Master’s student María José Godoy Harb studies food system lessons from COVID-19 on Rapa Nui Island. Her research informs policy for resilience and was selected for a Vermont conference. She received multiple awards and a UC Davis Global Fellowship.
AI is transforming food systems from plant breeding to nutrition. At UC Davis, researchers use AI to improve crop resilience, optimize processing, and enhance dietary insights, making agriculture more efficient, sustainable, and data-driven.
Storing fresh produce correctly can save you money and time by keeping your tomatoes, grapes, broccoli and other fresh fruits and vegetables in tip-top condition for as long as possible. UC Davis’ Produce Heroes game teaches proper produce storage to reduce food waste and climate impact. Learn fridge vs. countertop tips through a fun, educational cornhole game.
Four students from historically Black colleges and universities, or HBCUs, joined UC Davis this summer for research and mentoring through the PABGAP program, which supports their path to graduate school and beyond with funding, training, and long-term faculty connections.
UC Davis students harvest surplus fruit from campus orchards through Fresh Focus, turning what would go to waste into fresh produce for food-insecure peers. In 2022, over 12,800 pounds were donated to student support programs.
