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.

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Sustainable Agriculture Education Association
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.
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Chef Mickael Blancho of UCSB's University Center Dining Services, better known as the UCSB Soup Guy, gives a cooking demonstration to kick off the new Food, Nutrition and Basic Skills Program for students.
Cultivating a healthy lifestyle
Food, Nutrition and Basic Skills Program for students at UC Santa Barbara offers students comprehensive instruction in budgeting and meal planning, basic kitchen skills, cooking and nutrition.  
Handful of cookies
8 tips to keep those resolutions for health
UC Davis nutrition experts offer advice for new year.
UC Riverside economist Steven Helfand is part of an international team studying the future of small farms.
Future of small farms examined
UC Riverside development economist Steven Helfand joins multinational team analyzing productivity and global policies.