Springer Nature: Are Small Farms Better?
Are Small Farms Better? News Source: Springer Nature March 26, 2021 “It is an important question to examine — more than 80% of the world’s farmers are smallholders and they constitute a large portion of the world’s poor and vulnerable populations.” – Dr. Navin Ramankutty Dr. Navin Ramankutty, CSFS Associate and Canada Research Chair in […]
The Globe and Mail and National Post: Nature’s assets and conserving 30% of Earth
Nature’s assets and conserving 30% of Earth by 2030 News Source: The Globe and Mail, National Post April 21, 2021 “How can we understand when we’re moving closer to or farther away from sustainability?” – Dr. Bennett The Globe and Mail highlighted a study by Dr. Matthew Mitchell, CSFS Associate and research associate at UBC’s […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Vancouver Sun, The Province, and CKNW: Consumers more likely to buy ‘ugly’ produce labelled ‘ugly’
Consumers more likely to buy ‘ugly’ produce labelled ‘ugly’ News Source: Vancouver Sun, The Province, and CKNW March 9, 2021 “When it comes to selling “ugly” produce, don’t beat around the bush.” – Siddhanth Mookerjee Based on research conducted at the UBC Farm, a new Sauder study found that consumers are more likely to buy unattractive […]