The Plan at a Glance
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Transformational Agroecological Research
The Challenge
We need to increase the resilience of agriculture to the impacts of a shifting and increasingly volatile and unpredictable climate.
The Goal
To provide a model of organic production and scientific guidance to help support the transition to an effectively sustainable agricultural system.
The Outcome
We are a model organic farm and agroecological research station.
How to “Lead” with us: Find out about our research program, propose a project at the UBC Farm, become a CSFS Associate
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Place-Based Education
The Challenge
Complex and interconnected challenges facing our food system require moving beyond the capacity of our current siloed classroom-based educational programs.
The Goal
To develop the next generation of food system leaders and be an inclusive space for sustainable food systems teaching and learning, for UBC students and beyond.
The Outcome
Our educational programs are flourishing and positively impacting learners.
How to “Learn” with us: Join the Practicum, Summer Camp, Tours, Short Courses, and bring your UBC class to the UBC Farm.
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Systems & Policy Change
The Challenge
Decision makers and land stewards need guidance and well-organized pressure to address the current challenges facing future generations and ecosystems.
The Goal
To help facilitate the immediate and widespread adoption of agroecological, climate-smart farming practices and instigate changes in policy that will support this work.
The Outcome
Facilitate policy changes and the immediate and widespread adoption of agroecological, climate-smart farming.
How to “Mobilize” with us: Check out BC ACARN, BC Food Web and the BC EcoSeed Co-op, and attend one of our speaker series.
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Community Well-Being through Social Enterprise
The Challenge
Efforts to address the complex challenges of our food system are under-resourced, isolated, and unsustainable. Those of us working to address these challenges face mental and financial stress and burnout. Within our immediate community, there are those who are food insecure despite the resources that surround us.
The Goal
To support the community by connecting researchers, learners, and the public to an operational campus farm, while also generating revenue and support that aligns with our values as an agroecological site.
The Outcome
Strong campus and neighbourhood community connection to the UBC Farm
How to “Grow” with us: Come to the UBC Farm Farmers’ Market, attend events like the Long Table Dinners, and volunteer at the UBC Farm.
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Sustainable Organization & Shared Agroecological Site
The Challenge
We need to develop a shared vision of the long-term future for the UBC Farm.
The Goal
Our goal is to provide the elements required to achieve the goals in each of our strategic areas by building an organization that is sustained by a thriving team and an agroecological site with effective infrastructure and adequate funding.
The Outcome
Our programs are fully supported, we have a thriving and diverse team and we exemplify ecological, climate-friendly and resilient food and seed production
How to “Thrive” with us: Join our staff and team of work learn students and become a supporter of the new Farm Centre.
CSFS Strategic Plan 2024-2029
Compact Version (12 pages)
CSFS Strategic Plan 2024-2029
Full Version with Action Plans (48 Pages)
Retrospective Report 2016-2023
(One Page)
Our Programs
Get a sense of all our programs and initiatives and how they fit into our five strategic areas.
