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National Geographic: Breeding climate-resilient sunflowers
Breeding climate-resilient sunflowers News Source: National Geographic April 16, 2021 “It is a crop that’s very well suited for climate change, in part because you have the wild relatives, which give it options for creating more environmentally resilient cultivars.” – Dr. Loren Rieseberg Dr. Loren Rieseberg, CSFS associate and professor in UBC’s Department of Botany, commented on […]
Earth Day: How to Take Action + Educational and Indigenous Resources
Earth Day: How to Take Action + Educational and Indigenous Resources We are celebrating Earth Day on April 22! Read on for ideas on how to get involved, educational materials, and much more. Take Action Are you a student looking to get involved with sustainability initiatives? There are many groups on campus that may suit […]
CSFS Associate Seminars: Dr. Kira Borden
The CSFS Future of Food Global Dialogue Series presents: CSFS Associate Seminars CSFS Associate Seminar: Adaptation and Mitigation: Dual Objectives for Addressing Climate Change in Diversified Agroecosystems About this Seminar Intentionally increasing the biological complexity of agroecosystems can enhance ecosystem function. In the context of climate change, this can mean adaptation to changing precipitation and […]
CBC: Chocolate might melt out of memory if we don’t protect pollinators
Chocolate might melt out of memory if we don’t protect pollinators News Source: CBC April 6, 2021 “To support pollinators as spring takes hold, plant pollinator-supporting gardens.” – Dr. Claire Kremen Dr. Claire Kremen, a professor at UBC’s Institute for Resources, Environment and Sustainability, says combing the yard for chocolate Easter eggs could one day be a […]
Organic Science Canada: Wasps vs. Spotted Wing Drosophila
Wasps vs. Spotted Wing Drosophila News Source: Organic Science Canada Spring 2021 “Natural enemies that kill spotted wing drosophila may help to slow their growth and, in turn, reduce pressure on crops.” – Dr. Juli Carrillo and research team Dr. Juli Carrillo, CSFS Associate, has a research write-up on pages 25 and 26 of this […]
BC Eco Seed Co-op: Meet BCESC Member Evan Goh of UBC Farm
Meet BCESC Member Evan Goh of UBC Farm News Source: BC Eco Seed Co-op March 30, 2021 “When I hold seeds that I have helped save in my hands, I feel an indescribable connection to the past, the countless generations of plants that led to this seed, and also a connection to the people who […]
Take Nature as the Measure: The Search for Sustainability
Take Nature as the Measure: The Search for Sustainability Join us for a conversation between Wes Jackson, one of the founders of the sustainable agriculture movement, author Robert Jensen, as well as UBC professors Ramana and Hannah Wittman. In more than four decades as president of The Land Institute, Wes Jackson became widely known […]
National Observer and The Star: Canada’s new laws for GMOs and gene editing
Canada’s new laws for GMOs and gene editing News Source: National Observer, The Star March 11, 2021 “Gene editing makes it easier to ensure an organism will have desirable traits than traditional breeding.” – Dr. Loren Rieseberg Dr. Loren Rieseberg, a professor in UBC’s Department of Botany, spoke about gene editing and developing gene-edited crops. Compared with […]
News 1130: Don’t be tempted to garden early
Don’t be tempted to garden early News Source: News 1130 March 11, 2021 “All the organic junk in your garden is still useful for the bees.” – David Zura Dr. Risa Sargent, a professor at UBC’s Faculty of Land and Food Systems, was recently interviewed about bees and gardening. She explains the rationale behind why […]
It’s our 20ᵗʰ anniversary!
It’s our 20th anniversary! It’s happening: we have reached our 20th anniversary here at the UBC Farm, and it’s also been 10 years since the creation of the Centre for Sustainable Food Systems! 🎉 As can be seen from our past photos, a lot has changed since then – see our History page for more […]