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UBC Farm 2013 Winter Internships – application deadline July 28, 2013!
The UBC Farm has 3 internship positions available for the 2013 Winter Session (Fall): – Organic Certification internship – Local Food Procurement internship – Christmas Tree Marketing internship These positions are also posted on the UBC Farm website and on … Continue reading
UBC Farm 2013 Summer Volunteer Opportunities
The Centre for Sustainable Food Systems at UBC has a volunteer program that invites all UBC students, staff and faculty members, and members of the wider community the chance to gain hands-on experience in many aspects of small-scale sustainable farming. Most … Continue reading
Seeking Volunteers for Joy of Feeding at UBC Farm
On Sunday, June 30th, 2013, sixteen home cooks of different ethnic backgrounds offer you tastes of their family comfort foods at this 3rd annual international food fair and UBC Farm fundraiser. In the past 2 years, we have raised over $50,000 … Continue reading
UBC Farm – Market Crew Volunteers needed!
The UBC Farm Market is back for another season, starting Saturday, June 22nd. This weekly event is made possible by a diverse and dedicated group of volunteers. If you are passionate about local, organic food and want to help us … Continue reading
LFS Community Meeting – Thurs May 9
The Community Meeting for all faculty, staff and students is scheduled for May 9 (Thu) at 12:00 – 1:00 pm in Rm 160 MacMillan Building. Coffee and cookies will be provided. Agenda 12:00-12:10 Dean’s message 12:10-12:40 UBC Farm updates – … Continue reading
Aboriginal Health Garden at the UBC Farm
The Institute for Aboriginal Health (IAH) Garden at the UBC Farm has two (2) summer volunteer opportunities this year: IAH Garden Assistant and Feast Bowl Assistant.. Both positions run from May 15 – Oct 15, 2013. For more information about the … Continue reading
Upcoming Workshops at the UBC Farm!
April 17, Breadmaking with Florin Moldovan. 6-9pm, $35 (+$1.87 registration fee). Registration required. April 23, Shiitake Mushroom Cultivation Workshop. 5:30-7:30pm. Registration required. April 26, Intro to Cheese Making. 1:30-5pm (and on April 27) or 6-9:30pm, $40 (+$1.99 registration fee). Registration required. April 27, Advance Cheese Making. 6-9:30pm, $40 … Continue reading
New Student Internships at UBC Farm
Spring has arrived and with more than a dozen research projects being conducted on site this summer, we are looking forward to an exciting season. UBC Farm research projects represent unique opportunities for students to gain both theoretical knowledge and … Continue reading