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The official Twitter feed for the Faculty of Land and Food Systems at UBC #ubcLFS #UBC #agriculture #soil #water #nutrition #dietetics #research
Vancouver, BC
Joined April 2009
For #WorldFoodDay, we’re highlighting LFS alum Simran Panatch who founded Athiana Acres, a 12-hectare regenerative farm in Steveston, Richmond. For Simran, food is much more than just something we feed our bodies – it is also a vessel for connection. https://t.co/rlBRoqk9cT
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🌱 Applications Open for the UBC Farm Practicum in Sustainable Agriculture! This immersive learning program takes you from seed to harvest while exploring the science and community impact of small-scale organic farming. Find details and apply now: https://t.co/PVqZDMduWW
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The UBC Farm is turning spooky! 🎃👻 On Sat, Oct 25 (10 a.m.–2 p.m.) visit the Haunted Harvest Festival for apple & squash tastings, pet costume contest, Bunny Meet n Treat, Spooky Forest Tour & 30+ local vendors. Costumes encouraged! https://t.co/iJcQDboFYL
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The Centre for Indigenous Land-Based Education, Research and Wellness at xʷc̓ic̓əsəm; The First Nations House of Learning; and the Indigenous Land-Based Health, Wellness, and Education Research Cluster invite you to a Sacred Fire Ceremony. Learn more: https://t.co/5C5oaEVKdh
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September 30 marks Orange Shirt Day and National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. It's a day to honour and uphold Survivors and Intergenerational Survivors of the Indian Residential School system, and to commemorate those who didn’t return home. Take a moment to learn about the
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At UBC Farm, we’re working to cut greenhouse gas emissions through sustainable & organic farming practices. Every step in soil care & food production brings us closer to climate-smart agriculture. #UBCFarm #SustainableFarming #ClimateAction #OrganicAg #UBC
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New insights from Dr. Jennifer Black and her team challenge the idea that parents are the problem—nutrition studies often zero in on what caregivers get “wrong,” ignoring the bigger, systemic picture. Read more: https://t.co/F9fgkBuWet
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Dr. James McKendry breaks down the facts, debunks common myths and answers the most pressing questions about protein today. 🥩 Read more: https://t.co/RSKCyeOqqa
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Congratulations to Dr. Tamara Cohen on being a recipient of UBC's Partnership Recognition and Exploration Fund! Her project is on co-designing pediatric nutrition guidelines in critical care. See the full list of recipients: https://t.co/SZ6JX0Spyv
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Master of Nutrition and Dietetics applications for September 2026 are open! Join us for an online information session on Sept. 17 to learn more about the MND program. Register: https://t.co/2RBlV2R7A7
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Congratulations to Dr. Andrea Frommel on being one of the recipients of the 2025 Peter Wall Legacy Awards. This prestigious award supports research addressing urgent sustainability challenges in BC and beyond. Learn more: https://t.co/BkXiBpI9Af
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Enroll in the online Program Certificate in Food Product Development – these short courses can help you successfully launch a new food or beverage product or upgrade your skills. Join our Information Session on Sept. 8 to learn more: https://t.co/L5PNq6orG2
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Are you interested in making food and beverages safe for consumers? Advance your career in food production through online training with UBC and @BCIT's Micro-certificate in Food Safety Management. Join our info session to learn more: https://t.co/L5PNq6orG2
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Did you know UBC has a Wine Library with over 4,000 bottles? Get a behind-the-scenes look with our wine education and tasting series, Grapes to Glass! Learn more: https://t.co/yasDJHwzvr
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The UBC Dairy Centre is receiving $1 million from @FCCagriculture to embark on a new era of research that includes the broad use of data intelligence. Learn more: https://t.co/cbITEbhkBZ
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The Office of the Provost and Vice-President Academic has announced the extension of the appointment of Dr. David Kitts as Dean pro tem for LFS. This is effective as of Oct. 1/25, until the earlier of Sept. 30/26, or the appointment of the new Dean. https://t.co/HJdTGjcATZ
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Congratulations to Joséphine Gantois who has received a @SSHRC_CRSH Insight Development Grant for her project titled Quantifying the Conservation Value of Land Investments using Local Ballots and Bird Outcomes. Learn more about her research: https://t.co/ylno1jY3Sl
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Congratulations to the #ubcLFS researchers who were successful in the 2025 NSERC Discovery Research Program and NSERC CREATE Program! These grants will go towards studying aging, food and nutrition, plants, and packaging. Learn more about their projects: https://t.co/DvAn1oUndl
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From July-Sept, the @ubcfarm is offering a diverse lineup of in-person and online workshops covering gardening, cooking, baking, food preservation, herbal medicine, foraging, & more. Explore the full list and register early to secure your spot! https://t.co/t41zE9N10f
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A huge congratulations to the Class of 2025! 🎓 Before they walk the stage this week, we caught up with a few exceptional grads to hear about their experiences and what's next in their journey. Read more: https://t.co/gB6TKP9IzE
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