The Centre for Sustainable Food Systems at UBC Farm
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“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
Permaculture Design Certification Course at UBC Farm
Please join us for a dynamic, internationally recognized certificate course on the principles and practice of Permaculture Design. We will guide you to finding practical applications of sustainable design in urban and rural contexts through dynamic media presentations, guest lecturers from UBC and the greater community, and applied hands-on sessions. Presented by the Conscious Design Collective with Support from the Centre for Sustainable Food Systems at UBC Farm. For details, see the course overview (PDF) and the course registration page.
Wednesday campus markets now underway
This season, we're excited to announce our weekly mid-week campus markets. Visit the UBC Farm stand every Wednesday from 11:30-1:30 outside the UBC Bookstore for an assortment of UBC Farm produce.
SummerFarmers children's program
SummerFarmers, a new initiative of the FarmWonders summer day camp program, gives children interested in a science-based approach to land, food and community the time to explore. Based on three week sessions, SummerFarmers have the time to build relationships, learn new skills, observe the growing season, and truly integrate these into their lives. Visit the FarmWonders website for more details and to register.
Volunteer shifts are up and running
Urban Farmers and Market Crew volunteer sessions have started! Check out the volunteer page for more details. If you are new to volunteering at the UBC Farm, you need to attend an orientation before your first shift.
UBC Farm Market Vendor Opportunity
Have you ever wanted to become a vendor at the UBC Farm Saturday Market? If so, here is your opportunity! Our online application form is now up and running - please follow the link for full details. If you have further questions, contact Vanessa at ubcfarm.market@gmail.com. We are looking forward to annother amazing market season in 2010!
Summer 2010 Hours
Summer hours are from 9am-5pm Monday through Saturday. 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.
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.
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.