The Centre for Sustainable Food Systems at UBC Farm is a research centre and local-to-global food hub working towards a more sustainable, food-secure future.
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Events
June 5 - November 27, 2021 || Saturdays 10:00AM – 2:00PM || Tuesdays 4:00PM – 6:00PM
20th Annual UBC Farm Farmers’ Market
September - November, 2021
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News
Some of Canada’s oldest living trees escape the chopping block
The Narwhal: Some of Canada’s oldest living trees escape the chopping block News Source: The Narwhal October 13, 2021 “I hope they make it clear to government that they want old forests protected, that they are not okay with the business-as-usual model.” – Dr. Cindy Prescott Dr. Cindy Prescott, CSFS Associate and Professor in UBC’s […]
The 2022 UBC Farm Practicum in Sustainable Agriculture is now accepting applications!
The 2022 UBC Farm Practicum in Sustainable Agriculture is now accepting applications! Come learn how to grow food with the hands-on UBC Farm Practicum in Sustainable Agriculture! Gain a deeper understanding of agricultural management and small-scale farming and join a network of incredible people who will support you along the way. Practicum participants carry […]
Scout Vancouver: 2021 Vancouver Radicchio Festival
Scout Vancouver: 2021 Vancouver Radicchio Festival News Source: Scout Vancouver Fans of vegetables (and vegetable puns) cannot miss out on the ‘Bitter Together’ Radicchio Tasting Event, happening on October 20th (5-8pm) at Main Street’s farm-to-table restaurant, Burdock & Co. Scheduled as part of the 2021 Vancouver Radicchio Festival, ‘Bitter Together’ is a collaboration between FarmFolk […]
See how far we've come!
Check out our Anniversary Report Celebrating 20 Years of the UBC Farm Celebrate the progress of the UBC Farm since its inception 20 years ago, including the creation of the Centre for Sustainable Food Systems 10 years ago and the developments in research, education programs, and food cultivation, all in the service of our mission […]
Heightened food worries linked to worse mental health
Times of Oman: Heightened food worries linked to worse mental health News Source: Times of Oman, UBC News September 23, 2021 “Our research and advocacy efforts need to continue to seek out more effective strategies to make sure that everyone has physical, social and economic access to sufficient, safe and nutritious food.” – Dr. Jennifer […]
UBC Climate-Friendly Food Label Survey
UBC Climate-Friendly Food Label Survey The soft launch of UBC’s first Climate-Friendly Food Label took place this summer in partnership with UBC Food Services, the SEEDS Sustainability Program, Institute for Resources, Environment and Sustainability, Department of Psychology and Faculty of Science – and we want to hear your feedback! Please take 5 minutes to complete […]