Tag Archives: agriculture
International Studies on Sustainable Agriculture – Cuba – Info Session | Nov. 9
New Course: LFS 302A (3 credits) This course is a wonderful experience for anyone who wants to understand more about sustainable food systems and resilient communities. Traveling for 23 days across Cuba, visiting its farms and research stations, you will … Continue reading
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Tagged agriculture, international, new course, sustainability
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2016-17 Excellence Award for Agricultural Students – deadline May 5, 2017
The deadline for the 2016-17 Excellence Award for Agricultural Students is May5th! Farm Management Canada (FMC) and the Canadian Association of Diploma in Agriculture Programs (CADAP) have once again partnered to offer the 2016-17 Excellence Award for Agricultural Students, designed … Continue reading
Agricultural Youth Green Jobs Initiative
Agricultural Youth Green Jobs Initiative – Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) The Agricultural Youth Green Jobs Initiative will help fund internships for post-secondary graduates and high school students working in the agriculture industry. These internships would include activities or projects … Continue reading
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Tagged agriculture, apbi, Canada, farm, fnh, grs, LFS, youth green initiative
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BCIA Vancouver Branch AGM & Keynote Speaker – Feb 7, 2017
Keynote speaker: Richard Bullock, former Chair and CEO of the BC Agricultural Land Commission Mr. Bullock has served as the Chair of the BC Provincial Agricultural Land Commission from 2010 to 2015. During his term he led a comprehensive multi-stakeholder … Continue reading
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Tagged agriculture, ALR, apbi, BCIA Vancouver Branch AGM, fnh, grs, keynote speaker Richard Bullock, LFS
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Climate Change: Let’s Talk It Out! – Jan 24, 2017
Are you worried about how climate change will affect our generation and future generations? Do want to discuss some of the today’s climate change issues in food, agriculture, and the environment? Well, we have the golden opportunity for you! The … Continue reading
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Tagged agriculture, apbi, climate change, environment, fnh, food, grs, let's talk it out, LFS, LFS ACE Team
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Careers with Agriculture Canada Info Session – Oct 11, 2016
Consider a career with Agriculture Canada! In 2014, the agriculture and agri-food system generated $108.2 billion, accounting for 6.6% of Canada’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). The agriculture and agri-food system also provided one in eight jobs in Canada in 2014. … Continue reading
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Tagged agri-food, agriculture, apbi, fnh, graduate, grs, LFS, opportunities, undergraduate
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“Food For Thought” Discussion Series with LFS|US & My Green Space – Oct 5, 2016
LFS|US and My Green Space are hosting a free documentary and discussion series “Food for Thought” starting next Wednesday, October 5th at 6pm in MCML Room 160. The documentary that will be screened is called “Inhabit”. It introduces permaculture as … Continue reading
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Tagged agriculture, apbi, economics, fnh, food for thought, involvement, lfsus, permaculture
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Research Technician volunteer opportunity
Employer/Organization: Delta Farmland & Wildlife Trust / Faculty of Land and Food Systems Position: Volunteer research technician Location: UBC Vancouver and Delta, BC Background: The Delta Farmland & Wildlife Trust is a non-profit organization that promotes the preservation of farmland and wildlife habitat through … Continue reading
Public Lecture, “Forests, People & Food: Why trees are good for you” – Mar 10, 2016
Public Lecture co-sponsored by the Master of International Forestry (MIF) program, Faculty of Forestry, UBC “Forests, People & Food: Why trees are good for you” Dr Terry Sunderland, Principal Scientist, CIFOR (Centre for International Forestry Research) Thursday, March 10th … Continue reading
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Tagged agriculture, apbi, fnh, food, forestry, public lecture, trees
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2016 Summer farming internships available at Montana Farms
New Tool Connects Prospective Interns to Montana Farms and Ranches This summer, get outdoors, get your hands dirty, and experience the tough but rewarding work of a farmer as an intern on a Montana farm. In addition to sweeping mountain … Continue reading