LFS Applied Biology Program Blog
A Program within the Faculty of Land and Food Systems at UBC
This year the West Vancouver Foundation is offering the Hartvikson Memorial Scholarship in Memory of Lourdes Llamzon to be awarded to an individual enrolling in a post-secondary institution in Canada studying sustainable agriculture and food systems.
2021 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION DEADLINE – Wednesday April 14, 2021 (by end of day).
For information on eligibility and how to apply, visit their website.
The virtual seminar is spread out over 5 days (2-3 hours per day) from March 8-12, 2021.The virtual (online) version gives you the opportunity to hear from speakers presenting on a range of topics, including calf health, nutrition, and reproduction.
We will be hosting an interactive Exhibition Hall with 40 industry sponsors, virtual tours of 3 progressive dairy operations, a student research presentation competition and poster presentation competition plus the always popular producer panel.
This seminar is designed for people who want to improve their knowledge and decision-making abilities in dairy production and management. Dairy producers, technology transfer specialists, researchers and dairy service and supply representatives will find this seminar extremely valuable.
The organizers of the Western Canadian Dairy Seminar are proud to serve the dairy industry and look forward to joining you online at the seminar!
View the program here. Registration rate is $50. See our registration page for more details.
The Summer 2021 Practicum Opportunities in APBI 496 are now posted.
To learn more about APBI 496 and the opportunities available for this summer, visit the APBI 496 course Wiki page.
BC Parks within the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy has created the BC Parks Student Ranger Program to promote outdoor youth employment opportunities across the province. Students studying and/or interested in pursuing future studies or employment in a related field are encouraged to apply.
Applications are now being accepted for student ranger crew member and student ranger crew lead positions. The competitions close at 11:00 pm on February 21, 2021.
Twelve crews will be recruited, hired and employed by BC Parks across BC Parks. Locations for crews during the 2021 season include:
Find out how to apply here
The University of B.C. Dairy Education and Research Centre is located in Agassiz, 130 km east of the UBC Point Grey Campus. The farm is required to operate on a financially self-sustaining basis. In addition to its operation as a fully functioning dairy (milk) production enterprise, the Centre plays a unique role as a centre for research, teaching, and technology transfer relating to dairy and forage production, agronomic crops and practices, and soils. These activities involve active participation by faculty members and students from U.B.C. and other universities, government specialists, industry groups, and individuals.
Two work positions for Summer 2021 are available. In this position, you would be assisting the farm staff in all duties relating to the dairy herd. Due to the nature of the position, some scheduling of duties on weekends and holidays is anticipated. In addition, the time required to perform the duties of the position is expected to vary from day to day.
Find more details about these positions and how to apply here.