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 thing of the past if we don’t make a concerted effort to protect pollinators.
We have an amazing food community that is open and helpful!
Feeding growth will give you the tools you need to start your business and get connected in your food community!
Attending Feeding Growth cultivated relationships that I truly value to this day. Not only did I gain connections through attending the classes, but the community connection through the listserv has been invaluable.
I would say that if you are planning a business or working on a food-based business, you simply must go through the Feeding Growth workshop series, period! No questions asked! It will save you time, money and trouble. Hands down.
Inspiring, insights, generosity
Valuable and purposeful information helping you in your journey to entrepreneurship.
We enjoyed the networking aspect of the program.
The workshop is great for anyone starting a food business. Lots of knowledge from industry professionals. You can get some great insight into any aspect of your business which is incredibly valuable.
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 Organic Science Canada digital issue (link below). The write-up goes into detail about sustainable management of spotted wing drosophila – these are invasive pests which hinder fruit harvesting. A PhD student in her lab, Warren Wong, took the magazine’s cover photo.
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 were there every step of the way.” – Evan Goh
Evan Goh, the Perennials and Volunteer Coordinator at the UBC Farm, was interviewed by BC Eco Seed Co-op to detail his unique experiences in seed saving. The interview features tips about seed saving, what first sparked his interest in farming, and much more.
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 as one of the founders of the sustainable agriculture movement for his work on perennial grains and Natural Systems Agriculture. Learn about Jackson’s ideas to advance sustainable agriculture and the other dramatic changes necessary if we are to effectively address climate change and other ecological crises and create a sustainable and just society for all to thrive.
Date and time: Wednesday April 21, 2021 from 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM PST
Moderator: Paige Inglis, Student, Master of Public Policy and Global Affairs
Speakers:
Presented in partnership with: The School of Public Policy and Global Affairs; Centre for Sustainable Food Systems at UBC Farm; Institute for Resources, Environment and Sustainability; Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences; and UBC Sustainability
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 traditional breeding, gene editing is a method that can generate more beneficial traits in plants.
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 is not necessarily good to begin planting too soon.