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Global Climate Strike
A Climate Crisis is a Food Systems Crisis Please read this letter from our directors to understand what we are doing to support the Climate Strike, and why. CSFS Memo on the Global Climate Strike The Centre for Sustainable Food Systems is committed to addressing the accelerating climate change crisis. Along with many of our […]
May 7: Is organic food more nutritious?
May 7: Is organic food more nutritious? Is organic food more nutritious than conventional? Join visiting Prof. Dominika Średnicka-Tober as she discusses research on the quality of organic food. Demand for organic foods is partially driven by consumers’ perception that they are more nutritious and can help them to maintain good health. Over the last […]
Beginners Basketry with Invasive Species
Beginners Basketry with Invasive Species Become an urban weaver, learn the art of basketry! Put some of those invasive plants and garden clippings to good use – turn them into baskets! We’ll cover the basics of twining, one of the most fundamental techniques practiced by BC First Nations groups and European people, and make small […]
CSFS Annual Report 2017-2018
CSFS Annual Report 2017-2018 Did you know: Last year we grew 109,000 pounds of food, we had 30 active research projects, 2,300+ UBC students engaged in CSFS-related courses, 7,000 food literacy program participants, and 12,000 participants in 542 community events! Our CSFS Annual Report captures the achievements of our diverse programs and the milestones we […]
Feeding Growth
Feeding Growth is awesome!