Saskatchewan farmers, researchers worry investor-bought land 'empties out the countryside'
By juliana cao on December 2, 2022
Saskatchewan farmers, researchers worry investor-bought land ’empties out the countryside’
Farmer Terry Boehm is concerned about the future of his community and other farming towns as the price of land creeps up. (Sam Samson/CBC)
December 2, 2022
Kat Aske, Practicum Field Coordinator at the UBC Farm, commented on how the market value of farmland in Alberta is completely disconnected from how much farmers can make on the land.
“This is a massive problem,” Aske said. “As farmland prices rise, this becomes more of a pervasive problem because fewer and fewer actors or people are able to purchase land at all.”
Aske was recently part of a research team based at the University of Manitoba looking into how farmland tenure is changing on the Prairies.
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By juliana cao on November 18, 2022
Become a Friend of the Farm with our new Membership!
November 18, 2022
Give the gift of local food and support us as we work toward a sustainable, food-secure future
Your UBC Farm membership entitles you to perks at our markets, priority access to events and CSAs, free or exclusive access to our merchandise, and it also brings our community of supporters together for fun member events such as the Annual Membership Potluck.
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By juliana cao on November 17, 2022
Apply by Dec. 10 – UBC Farm Practicum in Sustainable Agriculture
November 17, 2022
Be part of the future of farming and food systems. Join the UBC Farm Practicum in Sustainable Agriculture!
Our Practicum program is a hands-on educational program providing students with a full growing season of experience. The six-month experiential learning program is designed for aspiring farmers, environmental educators, gardeners, and students interested in applying knowledge about sustainable agriculture and food systems.
The 2023 program runs from April 8 to October 20. UBC students are eligible to receive from six to nine credits. Non-students encouraged to apply.
The deadline to apply has been extended to December 10th. Applications received by the original deadline, November 29th, will be prioritized. Apply here.
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By juliana cao on November 14, 2022
Best fall and winter farmers’ markets to shop in Metro Vancouver
November 14, 2022
Daily Hive featured UBC Farm as one of the best farmers’ markets to visit in Metro Vancouver.
Our Saturday Multi-vendor Farmers’ Market features organic UBC Farm produce, a variety of local vendors selling meat, mushrooms, fruit, vegetables, nursery plants, baked goods, alcohol, coffee, and prepared foods, alongside food trucks and local artists! Come check out our last two Farmers’ Markets of the year on Saturday, November 19 and 26 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
See the full list at the Daily Hive.
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By juliana cao on November 14, 2022
New UBC climate course partners with City of Vancouver to find carbon-reduction solutions
Thousands of people rally at the Vancouver Art Gallery and march through the city to bring attention to the global climate change issue. (Ric Ernst/PNG)
November 14, 2022
Dr. Tara Ivanochko (Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences), CSFS Associate and the Sustainability Hub’s Academic Director, discussed the courses offered at UBC to study the impact of climate change.
In Ivanochko’s lab, students are “coming up with creative and innovative ways of engaging citizens and connecting them with the city’s climate action goals, and helping them understand how to really make a difference in the City of Vancouver.”
Read the full article at the Vancouver Sun and at The Province. Read a related article “UBC students pitch climate action ideas to City of Vancouver” at C-Fox and Rock 101.
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By juliana cao on November 4, 2022
LFS 496 Career Development Placements – applications are now open!
November 4, 2022
Gain career skills and a foot in the door in the food system with LFS 496! In this course, students are prepared both professionally and academically for future careers through a mentored learning experience with a real food business or organization. It’s a hands-on opportunity to contribute to the success of an organization working in the food system, and learn from someone on the ground.
Job postings range from working in food insecurity, event coordination, with more postings coming soon! UBC students from all faculties are eligible. The course begins in January.
The application deadline has been extended to midnight on Sunday, December 4. Find job postings here.
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By juliana cao on October 20, 2022
B.C. is in a crazy drought and scientists say climate change is to blame
October 20, 2022
CSFS Associate Dr. Kai Chan (Institute for Resources, Environment and Sustainability) said hotter, drier summers, drought and fires are consistent with what climate scientists have been saying we should expect.
“Food production is suffering, salmon are suffering, there are more forest fires with all the smoke that comes with that. There are losses of other kinds of wildlife, and more boil water advisories,” said Chan.
Read the full article at The Skeena.
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By juliana cao on October 17, 2022
Land reconciliation is the key to nourishment
Dr. Tabitha Robin Martens (Faculty of Land and Food Systems)
October 17, 2022
Dr. Tabitha Robin Martens, researcher and Assistant Professor in Land and Food Systems who teaches at the UBC Farm, explained how food is not just for physical nourishment; it also draws connections to past, present and futures.
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By juliana cao on October 17, 2022
Some farmers in B.C. able to extend harvesting while others struggle with drought
October 17, 2022
Dr. Sean Smukler, Land and Food Systems and new CSFS Director, explained how the drought in B.C. is affecting farmers differently.
“The crops that are well established and just need a little bit of water in this late season are probably able to take advantage of the sunny warm weather,” said Smukler. “But crops that are more in need of water … are really not doing what we want them to do.”
Previous staff and long-time friend of the Farm Mel Sylvestre commented on how the drought is causing shallow-rooted crops to wilt at her farm in Gibsons.
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