A Message from the Dean
A Message from the Dean Rickey Yada I hope this issue of ReachOut provides you a little distraction from the events happening currently. You can read many stories related to our work in animal welfare, including research dedicated to improving conditions for animals living in shelters. Also, we are excited by a new research chair […]
Racial Equity and Food Systems Resources
We need to work collectively towards dismantling systems of oppression, and would like to highlight resources that are a good starting point for our community.
May is National Pet Month
To celebrate, Assistant Professor Sasha Protopopova shares some of the research findings behind what benefits having a companion animal can bring. And we introduce you to some of the pets of LFS!
Dean’s Message on Earth Day
On the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, Dean Rickey Yada looks back at how far we’ve come.
UBC Farm Update
An update on the UBC farm activities during the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19 Information for Land and Food Systems
COVID-19 Information for Land and Food Systems Updated May 17, 2021 This page contains information for faculty and staff, and some student resources below; it will be updated regularly following advice from UBC and the provincial and federal health agencies. If you would like to add a resource to this page, please email karen.lee98@ubc.ca. 2021 […]
News from LFS: Community partnerships, collaborative research, student and alumni profiles, and more!
Read the Fall 2019 issue of ReachOut online!
News, Notes & Milestones
News & Notes Reggie the Bee Welcome Back to UBC Many thanks to those who came out to UBC Homecoming on September 14. LFS was happy to see our alumni, family and friends return to Vancouver campus. Thousands joined us to enjoy live music, food trucks, hands-on activities and our popular LFS mascot, Reggie the […]
A Message from the Dean
Rickey Yada A Message from the Dean I hope you enjoy the fall issue of ReachOut magazine. I always find it inspiring to see the research of faculty members and graduate students. In this issue, you will learn how researchers are tackling climate change by using data and technology to bring new information to decision-making, […]
B.C. government provides $2.58M to support food-processing innovation at UBC
Announced by agriculture minister Lana Popham, the new funding will allow UBC’s faculty of land and food systems to drive scientific innovation for B.C.’s food and beverage industry.