Research
At the UBC Farm, we develop and promote new agroecological approaches, management, and technologies. Our work is climate resilient and supports biodiversity while remaining economically viable. Research at the Farm benefits growers, eaters, and ecosystems.
Propose a Project with the Centre for Sustainable Food Systems
Join our community of researchers as we work together towards a sustainable global food system. We convene a diverse group of CSFS Associate faculty, research associates, postdoctoral fellows, and graduate students from a range of UBC Faculties: Land and Food Systems, Science, Medicine, Arts, and Forestry, support staff and international visitors.
Propose a ProjectOur Researchers in the News
‘So much mental load’: Mothers speak about school lunches
‘So much mental load’: Mothers speak about school lunches September 11, 2024 CSFS Associate and land and food systems professor Dr. Jennifer Black and alum Seri Niimi-Burch wrote about their study on mothers’ experiences with packing school lunches. “These mothers taught us about the complex physical, mental and emotional work needed to provide a “good” […]
Silk, Great Value plant-based beverages recalled across Canada
Silk, Great Value plant-based beverages recalled across Canada July 16, 2024 The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has recalled a selection of plant-based drinks after discovering they could be contaminated with listeria. CSFS Associate and Land and food systems professor Dr. Siyun Wang said while listeria isn’t as common as other food-borne bacteria like salmonella […]
LFS Reach Out is out!
LFS Reach Out is out! June 11, 2024 Many of our CSFS Associates and the CSFS Strategic Plan are featured in this issue of the LFS Faculty magazine! Dean’s Message – Rickey’s last! Studying Pollinators on the Frontlines of Resiliency with Risa Sargent Drought Solutions for Producers Start Small with Thorsten Knipfer Building Resilience: The […]