The Centre for Sustainable Food Systems at UBC Farm
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100% to the UBC Farm
“I am convinced that we need living laboratories and classrooms like UBC Farm to help generate and disseminate the knowledge we need as a society to create a more sustainable food system for the future. The UBC Farm is exactly the kind of model we need for sustainable agriculture at this critical moment.”
- David Suzuki, 2009
UBC Farm named in Tides Canada's "Top Ten for 2009!"
Thanks to all our supporters for their hard work this season and best wishes for the holidays. Please take a look at the UBC Farm's writeup over at Tides Canada.
Help the UBC Farm Grow!
We've got a short (under 2 minutes) photo montage highlighting scenes from the UBC Farm this season. Take a look, and help us build a strong foundation for next year. Thanks for your support!
If you can't view the flash presentation, you can see the same piece on youtube or download the movie (quicktime, 5MB) directly. And when you're done, feel free to head over to the online donation site. All online donations made through UBC's site go 100% towards supporting the farm's innovative learning and community programs.
Seeds of Plenty Holiday Gift Baskets
Our popular market vendor Seeds of Plenty is once again offering ethical gift baskets this holiday season. The baskets are filled with their famous sprouted grain cookies and local artisan products that support ethical companies.
Check out our market page for more information about the baskets and how to order.
Winter Hours
From Dec 15th, 2009 until Feb 15th, 2010, the front gates of the farm are typically closed although visits may be made by appointment. Regular public open hours will resume in February. We ask all visitors to respect and enjoy the space, and not to disturb any plants, equipment, or research aparatus on site. All dogs must be leashed while at the farm.
The 2010 Green Zebra Guides are here!
Check out our market page for more information on Vancouver's only green living guide and coupon book and how you can support the UBC Farm's fundraiser while saving money!
Friends of the UBC Farm
Are you interested in getting involved with a group of people to promote the UBC Farm and organize outreach events? The Friends of the UBC Farm (FotF) is a group open to both students (as an AMS club) as well as the wider community. The best way to find out what we're up to and how you can get involved is to join us for our weekly meeting, held every Thursdays at 5:30pm in SUB 211 for Fall/Winter 2009-10. You can also e-mail friendsoftheubcfarm@gmail.com or check out the FotF website.
Friends of the Farm Blog
At the FotF Blog, read periodic updates and items of interest posted by Friends of the Farm members. If you use an RSS feed service, subscribing is a great way to make sure you don't miss updates on events, markets, and more.
Friends of the Farm Mission
To support the Centre for Sustainable Food Systems at UBC Farm through fundraising and increasing awareness about the value of the UBC Farm, its education, research and community outreach programs in both the UBC and wider communities.