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The Centre for Sustainable Food Systems at UBC Farm (CSFS) is a teaching and research centre that builds community and design, facilitates and models sustainable food systems.

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Our New Strategic Plan

2024-2029

Our food system is in a moment of critical opportunity.

The CSFS is uniquely positioned to develop solutions by bringing together UBC students, faculty, and staff and connecting them to networks of farmers, policymakers, and local and Indigenous communities – grounded by our connection to the land at the UBC Farm.

We aim to have an impact in four key areas: food security, climate, biodiversity, and decolonization.

Our goals are ambitious. We invite you to join us.

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Read the Centre for Sustainable Systems Annual Report (2024-2025)

See how the Centre for Sustainable Food Systems (CSFS) at UBC Farm has helped mobilize positive change. CSFS is committed to making an impact in four key areas: Improving Regional Food Security; Adapting to and Mitigating Climate Change; Enhancing Biodiversity; and Decolonizing our Approach.

Apply for the 2026 UBC Farm Practicum in Sustainable Agriculture!

The UBC Farm Practicum in Sustainable Agriculture is a six-month experiential learning program that provides an introduction to small-scale organic mixed vegetable farming for sale through direct markets. It is designed for aspiring farmers and community food growers, as well as those seeking to deepen their understanding of the food system and the pursuit of […]

UBC Farm named Smart Agriculture Living Lab

UBC Farm named Smart Agriculture Living Lab September 23, 2025 CENGN (Canada’s Centre of Excellence for Next Generation Networks) announced the first partnership under its national Living Lab Initiative – located at UBC Farm. Named the Smart Agriculture Living Lab, this new partnership with CENGN will enable Canadian start-ups and scaleups to test and validate […]

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