Michael Pollan LIVE at UBC Farm, June 6!

In partnership with Barbara-Jo’s Books to Cooks, the UBC Farm is pleased to announce a Saturday afternoon presentation and book signing with award-winning author, Michael Pollan. Vancouver will be Michael’s [...]

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Cheese-makin’ time – workshop with David Rotsztain

Back by popular demand!  UBC Farm’s Growing Season Workshop Series presents:

Cheese Making with David Rotsztain!
SUNDAY April 5, 10am-1pm AND 2-5pm (Two workshops!)
Love cheese?
Ever wonder how cheese is made?
Want to save money by learning how to make it yourself?
These questions and more!
This practical workshop will provide a wonderful introduction to the world [...]

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Come see us at the farmers market tomorrow!

Andrew from the Friends of the Farm will be at tomorrow’s Winter Farmers Market at Wise Hall, from 10am-2pm, to promote the Great Farm Trek. Come by and say HI while you’re shopping for treats!

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Job opportunity with Metro Regional Parks

If you are between 19 and 30 and are interested in working with youth and nature, Catching the Spirit! wants you to apply to be a supervisor for this summer’s program. In their words:
Catching the Spirit is back for its ninth season! This unique program with the theme “Respect Yourself, Others and Mother Earth!” is [...]

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New academic farm joins the crew

From the Marin Independent Journal:

College of Marin launches organic farm at Indian Valley campus
Staff ReportPosted: 03/06/2009 02:37:50 PM PST
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Help SPEC build the City Hall garden

Check it out:

City Square Communal Garden Plan-A-Garden Workshop
When: 1 pm – 4 pm, Sunday, March 29, 2009
Where: SPEC Building, 2150 Maple Street
This workshop will give participants the tools they need to successfully plan a food-producing garden. We will learn about
* companion planting,
* vertical gardening,
* square foot gardening and
* crop rotation,
and incorporate this knowledge directly to [...]

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Just posted: UBC Farm staff positions for summer 2009

The Farm is hiring for a number of positions this summer. Currently needed are good folks to fill the following roles:

Administrative Coordinator
(Full-time, summer, fall extension possible) Managing FarmWonders Summer Camp Registration, Farm office administration.
Blueberry Project Research Assistant
(Full-time, summer) Assisting with Blueberry research at the UBC Farm, in Delta, and in the lab.
Farm Discovery Tours Workshop [...]

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Volunteers needed – Farm Trek, April 7th

We have an exciting week ahead of us! The Great Farm Trek is just around the corner and WE NEED VOLUNTEERS. If you’re interested in volunteering, please send an email to: greatfarmtrek@ams.ubc.ca with the phrase “I want to volunteer for the Trek!” in the subject line and state in the email body:
1. Who you are
2. [...]

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Wednesday Walkabout – March 18th

Chilly, grey, misting rain. Feels like spring.
Thanks to Sarah B. and Even for being walkabout guests!

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How pleasurable is your eating?

Sounds like a very nice evening:
The Pleasure in Eating Discussion Group
Come share your thoughts and ideas about what it means to “eat with pleasure” in a discussion group facilitated by two fellow UBC students.
In a safe and comfortable environment, we will be exploring how to rediscover food’s purpose in our lives amidst the confusing messages [...]

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