Visit our 𝗣𝗼𝗽-𝘂𝗽 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 on May 18 at the UBC Farm from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Enjoy 'everlasting' dry flower bouquets, tea blends, and the season's first lettuces, salad mix, fresh herbs, and green garlic. Can't wait to see you!

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A study in Environmental Research Letters by Matthew Mitchell reveals the critical connection between declining wild pollinators and farm productivity. Explore Mitchell's Q&A for insights on how the public can contribute to protecting wild bees. 🐝

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𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝗳𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗘𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

Kai Chan, CSFS Associate and professor in the Institute for Resources, Environment and Sustainability, discusses the global effort to end plastic pollution.
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Get ready for 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟭! Our markets are blooming, with vibrant weekly Saturday multi-vendor booths from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Don't wait to arrive, our markets only run until the end of November! Catch one more pop-up market on May 18 before the season gets into full swing.

Pop-Up Market Announcement!

Swing by Saturday, May 11, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Farm entrance to buy perfect Mother's Day gifts! Explore 'everlasting' dry flower bouquets and teas. Also, don't miss the Shopper's Drug Mart Run for Women, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at UBC Farm.

You may notice a new seed rack at our markets this year! In addition to seeds produced at the UBC Farm, we'll be offering seeds from other BC Eco Seed Co-op producers from across the province.

Find fun varieties like 'Orange you Glad' tomatoes and 'Cool Customer' cucumbers.

CSFS Associate Risa Sargent and master’s student Sarah Knoerr found that an introduced species of bumble bee is increasing in number in Lower Mainland which could lead to competition with local bees for resources.

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The deadline to apply for LFS 496 career development placements is tomorrow, May 6!

Positions include Nature Camps Assistant, Content Creation Assistant, Events and Sites Assistant, Experiential Learning Community Educator, and more.

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Apply for LFS 496 career development positions today! LFS 496 prepares UBC students professionally and academically for future careers through a mentored learning experience with a real food business or organization

Deadline to apply: Monday, May 6.

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SPEC is hiring a Farmland Ecosystem Services Program Coordinator! This role supports farmers to enhance on-farm ecosystem services and help strengthen a network of small-scale farmers in the Metro Vancouver region.

Apply by noon PST, today!

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Gain credit and work experience with LFS 496, a Career Development in Land and Food Systems course.

This year we have 9 positions, from South Asian Cultural Healing Assistant to Food Safety and Manufacturing Efficiency Management.

Apply by Monday, May 6.

Great news! You can now find our seeds at the UBC Bookstore. Pick up seeds for kale, tomatillo, leek, parsley, and more along with a book or two on houseplants and gardens 🌿🍅📔

Don't miss the chance to join leading wildfire experts at the Wildfire Co-Existence in BC: Solutions Symposium!🔥

🗓️ June 3-5
📍UBC Okanagan, Kelowna
🔗 Register: wildfire-symposium.forestry.ubc.ca

@UBCForestry FOS UBCO #WildfireSymposium

Join for a Ceremonial Fire at xʷc̓ic̓əsəm Garden to mark the end of the winter term and for a conversation on Indigenous data sovereignty.

@ the UBC Farm
Monday, April 29th from 10am-1pm.

Everyone is welcome.

If you have any questions email: [email protected]@ubc.ca

𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗳𝗳 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁: 𝗞𝗮𝘁

Kat is the new Hoop House Assistant at the UBC Farm. She developed her passion for food security and sustainable food production while studying Sociology at University of Guelph. She is thrilled to be joining the team at the UBC Farm!

Our Earth Day pop-up market is tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. right at the UBC Farm entrance!

Stop by for some fresh and dried herbs, seeds, teas, and dried bouquets 🪴🍵💐

🧑‍🌾 Ever wondered about the impact of Farmers' Markets in BC? A study conducted by the BC Association of Farmers' Markets and Dr. David Connell of the University of Northern BC has the answer!

To learn more about the study visit bcfarmersmarket.org/study

#ubc #ubc farm #bcafm

What can we do to help make our food systems more sustainable? UBC researchers, including LFS Dean Rickey Yada, CSFS Director Sean Smukler, and CSFS Associates share small steps that can make a big collective impact.

Check out the stories here:
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We're hiring a Research Manager! 🔬

The Research Manager works to facilitate the development, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of research activities at the CSFS.

Apply by Sunday, April 14: ubc.wd10.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/ubcstaff…

Join us as we kick off the season with a special Earth Day pop-up market! 🌍💚

When: Saturday, April 20th from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Where: UBC Farm Entrance

Drop by to jump-start your summer gardening and celebrate this wonderful planet we call home 🌱