The mission of the Center for Agroecology & Sustainable Food Systems the Center is to research, develop, and advance sustainable food and agricultural systems that are environmentally sound, economically viable, socially responsible, nonexploitative, and that serve as a foundation for future generations. Our status as a Center within the Division of Social Sciences at UC Santa Cruz enables us to undertake projects in many disciplines in the pursuit of these goals, and to work with faculty, staff, and students from throughout the university. Beyond the campus we collaborate with nongovernmental organizations NGOs, growers, community members, visiting students and researchers, and state and federal agencies, including UC Cooperative Extension and the US Department of Agriculture. The Centers work includes both theoretical and applied research; academic education and practical training; and community outreach and public service for audiences ranging from local school children to international agencies.

Address: UC Santa Cruz, 1156 High St, Santa Cruz, CA 95064
Telephone: 831-459-3240
Website: http://casfs.ucsc.edu/