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Canada’s Food Price Report 2025
Canada’s Food Price Report 2025 projects a three to five per cent rise in food prices next year, keeping in line with inflation. With stronger supply chains in B.C. and Alberta, grocery price increases should be below the national average. The report gives insights into food price trends, affordability challenges and the broader forces shaping Canada’s food systems.
Cascades of Change
A new program for UBC faculty and staff offers self-paced learning on topics related to Indigeneity and, more broadly, anti-oppression. The Cascades of Change program supports professional development while formally recognizing people for where they are in their commitment to EDI.I training.
From cattle emissions to carbon sinks: agricultural research receives major funding
Two new projects led by LFS aim to reduce the carbon footprint of agriculture in novel ways. The two projects received funding valued at more than $14 million.
Killam Postdoctoral Fellow looks for agriculture solutions at the molecular level
Soil scientist Chaoqun Wang explores the rhizosphere – what he calls the ‘hotspot’ of microbial activity – as he tries to optimize plant productivity and limit environmental damage from fertilizers.
Honorary Degree to Dr. Jerzy Zawistowski
The University of Agriculture in Krakow, Poland, recognized the longstanding contributions and scientific achievements of Dr. Jerzy Zawistowski by awarding him a Doctor Honoris Causa.
Message from the Dean for LFS Community Connects: June 2024
Message from the Dean for LFS Community Connects: June 2024 This convocation – Spring 2024 – is bittersweet as it is my final one as Dean of the Faculty of Land and Food Systems. I’ve had the privilege of meeting many of you when you started at UBC – and for most students, this was […]
LFS Community Connects: June 2024
This most recent convocation – Spring 2024 – was bittersweet as it was my final one as Dean of the Faculty of Land and Food Systems.
New research funding to support farmers in climate adaptation
New funding will examine how agroecological networks can promote perennialization of agriculture for vulnerable farming communities in Canada, Germany, India and Brazil.
Land One Teaching Team Recognized for Innovation
First-year program wins a teaching innovation award for giving students hands-on experiences, and integrating Indigenous knowledge and diverse worldviews.
Developing Data Frameworks to Help Rural Communities
MFRE alum Debbie has an exciting new role as Senior Economist at the Ministry of Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation. She shares her highlights as a student and the impact of her studies at UBC.