Blueberries and green beans in paper trays on a yellow checked tablecloth

Global Food Initiative

UC is working to address one of the critical issues of our time: How to sustainably and nutritiously feed a world population expected to reach 8 billion by 2025.

Sustainable Agriculture Education Association conference overview
UC Santa Cruz’s Center for Agroecology & Sustainable Food Systems, with support from the UC Global Food Initiative, hosted the Sustainable Agriculture Education Association national conference, highlighting hands-on educational efforts that bridge scientific and social issues.
Uncoding a citrus tree killer
UC Riverside-led team awarded $4 million grant to fight disease using CRISPR technology developed at UC Berkeley.
Increasing food literacy
From orchard to campus, efforts are growing to enhance food literacy.
Creating good 'food citizens' for future food equity and security
UCLA Food Studies Graduate Certificate Program taking applications starting Feb. 1, selected students to begin fall 2016.