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Addressing critical global issues around human health, a sustainable food supply, and land and water resources through research and education.

Faculty of Land & Food Systems at UBC

Addressing critical global issues around human health, a sustainable food supply, and land and water resources through research and education.
Mayan refugees cultivate heritage at UBC Farm

For 13 years the Maya in Exile Garden has been at UBC Farm, managed by a group of Mayan refugees from Guatemala.
1st Annual LFS Graduate Student Conference

A one-day, student-organized conference designed to showcase the diverse graduate research taking place in our faculty.
Dr. Hennie van Vuuren invited by CFI

The Canada Foundation for Innovation invited Dr. Hennie van Vuuren to take part in a special networking opportunity in Ottawa.
LFS Faculty Receive Award for Bovine Welfare

The Canadian Association of Bovine Veterinarians recently awarded Drs. von Keyserlingk and Weary with the 2013 Metacam 20 Bovine Welfare Award.
PhD Student Aims to Improve Shelter Experience for Dogs

Nancy Clarke is researching the link between lack of rest and the amount of barking noise in several Lower Mainland shelters.
Vij's Kitchen Officially Opens

As part of the opening celebration, Celebrity Chef Vikram Vij taught a cooking class for 16 FNH students.