Category: Sustainable Agriculture and Environment

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4th Student Farm Global Symposium

Join us for the 4th Student Farm Global Symposium presented by University of California Davis Global Affairs taking place on Saturday, June 22nd, 2024 from 9-11AM PST!

  • Both grad students and undergraduates are welcome to present and participate.
  • Students don’t need to be directly involved on a student farm – they can talk about any projects they’re involved in.
  • Topics are wide ranging and this year’s focus is on ‘Community’.
  • Presentations are usually short – just 5-10 mins
  • There are partners in Morocco, Brazil, Costa Rica and more.

This is a great opportunity for students to get experience sharing their work and thinking!

Register here: 

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfnlGZugWSELJZoBTIH0lw-MRCLXx92jiPtkgDYI2WdiujKfQ/viewform 

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NEW COURSE – CONS 449: Literature of Forests, Environment, and Place

Are you a 3rd, 4th year, or grad student?

Have you ever wanted to investigate a place or species more deeply?

Have you ever wanted literature to inspire these investigations?

Have you ever wanted to read (short fiction, poetry, essays, and digital texts) more widely on forests, environment, place, and home?

Have you ever wanted to write about the historical, cultural, Indigenous, linguistic/etymological, literary, colonial, patriarchal, economic, mythological, experiential/personal, political, theoretical, systemic, ecocritical, and/or storied dimensions of a place or species?

Take Special Topics/Guided Studies CONS 449 – The Literature of Forests, Environment, and Place – in January of 2025! 

*Can be assigned as Restrictive Elective or other requirement with special permission from APBI Program Coordinator (apbi.advising@ubc.ca).

More information here: https://blogs.ubc.ca/writingplace/2024/04/03/new-course-the-literature-of-forests-environment-and-place-cons-449/

CONS 449: The Literature of Forests Environment and Place – Syllabus

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Vancouver Fruit Tree Project Society Seeking Board Members

The Vancouver Fruit Tree Project (VFTP) is a volunteer run, community based, registered charity that has been tackling local food waste and food insecurity in Vancouver since 1999.

They are looking for individuals with an interest and/or experience in the following areas:

  • Fundraising
  • Event Planning
  • Community Partner Development
  • Food Security
  • Policy Analysis & Development
  • Grant Writing
  • Technology/IT

They are looking to fill the position of:

  • Member at Large

How To Apply

To express interest in the VFTP board please email them with a little bit about yourself, your skills and experience as it relates to the role, and why you are interested in joining the Vancouver Fruit Tree Project Society Board.

Any questions and to express interest, please email: board@vancouverfruittree.com

Please indicate you saw this posting at FoodWork.

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Calgary Foundation Agriculture Awards – Online Applications Open

The deadline for the Calgary Foundation Agriculture Awards is fast approaching!

Shannon Burwash Award for Leadership and Excellence in Equine, Agri-Business and/or Agricultural Studies seeks to attract and encourage horse-oriented students to pursue post-secondary education so they are better prepared for leadership and excellence in the equine industry. Multiple awards valued between $1,000-2,000, applied directly to tuition.

Friends of the Stockmen’s Memorial Foundation Award supports applicants entering second year or beyond in an Agriculture or Agriculture-related program, demonstrating community involvement and good academic standing. One or more awards valued at approximately $1,000, applied directly to tuition.

Dr. Scott Rairdan Memorial Agriculture Award supports applicants in any year of study in the field of agriculture when an emphasis on Animal Science, Agribusiness or Veterinary Medicine, demonstrating leadership and active participation in extra-curricular activities. One or more awards valued at $1,500 minimum, applied directly to tuition.

Smillie Family Education Award support applicants in their first or second year of study in a program that can lead to a career in agriculture, education, or health care, demonstrating leadership and volunteerism in school and the community. Two awards valued at $2,000 each, applied directly to tuition.

For full award descriptions and to apply, please visit https://calgaryfoundation.org/student-awards/undergraduate-students/.

The deadline to apply is June 1st at midnight.  

To access the Student Awards Online Portal, select ‘Apply Now’ under the award listings on the awards webpage. If there are any questions, please contact studentawards@calgaryfoundation.org.

Best of luck!

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