SAVE UBC FARM
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The University of British Columbia, located on Musqueam traditional territory, is home to the last working farm in Vancouver. The 24 hectare UBC Farm/ Centre for Sustainable Food Systems serves as a model for urban agriculture, a research site for sustainable food production and sustainability education, a unique and beautiful ecosystem balancing cultivated and native plants and animals, a sourceof fresh, local produce, and a hub for community and service learning.
Unfortunately The UBC Farm is currently under threat as housing at UBC expands. It is entirely possible to save the farm and still meet housing needs as laid out in the community and campus plan.
In recognition of the unique experiential learning and academic research space at UBC Farm please support the following proposal to retain and enhance the existing UBC Farm/ Centre for Sustainable Food Systems at the University of British Columbia as an innovative centre for sustainable agriculture, agroforestry, food systems and community health:
Retain UBC Farm in the current location in South Campus where soils have been built up for 40 years.
Retain UBC Farm at its current size (24 hectares) to ensure that it can continue its varied, innovative research and community programming, as well as its demonstration of sustainable production-scale agriculture.
Preserve significant wildlife corridors around the Farm which serve as integral habitat for frogs, eagles, hawks, owls and at least 60 other species of birds living in balance with an integrated farm ecosystem.
Unfortunately The UBC Farm is currently under threat as housing at UBC expands. It is entirely possible to save the farm and still meet housing needs as laid out in the community and campus plan.
In recognition of the unique experiential learning and academic research space at UBC Farm please support the following proposal to retain and enhance the existing UBC Farm/ Centre for Sustainable Food Systems at the University of British Columbia as an innovative centre for sustainable agriculture, agroforestry, food systems and community health:
Retain UBC Farm in the current location in South Campus where soils have been built up for 40 years.
Retain UBC Farm at its current size (24 hectares) to ensure that it can continue its varied, innovative research and community programming, as well as its demonstration of sustainable production-scale agriculture.
Preserve significant wildlife corridors around the Farm which serve as integral habitat for frogs, eagles, hawks, owls and at least 60 other species of birds living in balance with an integrated farm ecosystem.
The University of British Columbia, located on Musqueam traditional territory, is home to the last working farm in Vancouver. The 24 hectare UBC Farm/ Centre for Sustainable Food Systems serves as a model for urban agriculture, a research site for sustainable food production and sustainability education, a unique and beautiful ecosystem balancing cultivated and native plants and animals, a sourceof fresh, local produce, and a hub for community and service learning.
Unfortunately The UBC Farm is currently under threat as housing at UBC expands. It is entirely possible to save the farm and still meet housing needs as laid out in the community and campus plan.
In recognition of the unique experiential learning and academic research space at UBC Farm please support the following proposal to retain and enhance the existing UBC Farm/ Centre for Sustainable Food Systems at the University of British Columbia as an innovative centre for sustainable agriculture, agroforestry, food systems and community health:
Retain UBC Farm in the current location in South Campus where soils have been built up for 40 years.
Retain UBC Farm at its current size (24 hectares) to ensure that it can continue its varied, innovative research and community programming, as well as its demonstration of sustainable production-scale agriculture.
Preserve significant wildlife corridors around the Farm which serve as integral habitat for frogs, eagles, hawks, owls and at least 60 other species of birds living in balance with an integrated farm ecosystem.
Unfortunately The UBC Farm is currently under threat as housing at UBC expands. It is entirely possible to save the farm and still meet housing needs as laid out in the community and campus plan.
In recognition of the unique experiential learning and academic research space at UBC Farm please support the following proposal to retain and enhance the existing UBC Farm/ Centre for Sustainable Food Systems at the University of British Columbia as an innovative centre for sustainable agriculture, agroforestry, food systems and community health:
Retain UBC Farm in the current location in South Campus where soils have been built up for 40 years.
Retain UBC Farm at its current size (24 hectares) to ensure that it can continue its varied, innovative research and community programming, as well as its demonstration of sustainable production-scale agriculture.
Preserve significant wildlife corridors around the Farm which serve as integral habitat for frogs, eagles, hawks, owls and at least 60 other species of birds living in balance with an integrated farm ecosystem.
In recognition of the unique experiential learning and academic research space at UBC Farm, we the undersigned support the following proposal to retain and enhance the existing UBC Farm/ Centre for Sustainable Food Systems at the University of British Columbia as an innovative centre for sustainable agriculture, agroforestry, food systems and community health:
Retain UBC Farm in the current location in South Campus where soils have been built up for 40 years.
Retain UBC Farm at its current size (24 hectares) to ensure that it can continue its varied, innovative research and community programming, as well as its demonstration of sustainable production-scale agriculture.
Preserve significant wildlife corridors around the Farm which serve as integral habitat for frogs, eagles, hawks, owls and at least 60 other species of birds living in balance with an integrated farm ecosystem.
Retain UBC Farm in the current location in South Campus where soils have been built up for 40 years.
Retain UBC Farm at its current size (24 hectares) to ensure that it can continue its varied, innovative research and community programming, as well as its demonstration of sustainable production-scale agriculture.
Preserve significant wildlife corridors around the Farm which serve as integral habitat for frogs, eagles, hawks, owls and at least 60 other species of birds living in balance with an integrated farm ecosystem.
We signed the "SAVE UBC FARM" petition!
# 4,887:
2:25 am PDT, Jul 1,
Spencer Maxemuik, Canada
# 4,886:
4:00 pm PDT, Jun 30,
Cathy Keely, Canada
I believe that the University of British Columbia has a high standard of learning; therefore I don’t understand why they would want to lower that standard by destroying not only a beautiful farm, but destroying a unique opportunity to teach people and preserve the local wildlife.
I believe that the University of British Columbia has a high standard of learning; therefore I don’t understand why they would want to lower that standard by destroying not only a beautiful farm, but destroying a unique opportunity to teach people and preserve the local wildlife.
# 4,885:
4:03 am PDT, Jun 27,
Rachelle Goudreau, Canada
# 4,884:
11:52 am PDT, Jun 26,
Carol Naylor, Canada
An absolute must for UBC, Vancouver, and the world !
An absolute must for UBC, Vancouver, and the world !
# 4,883:
12:20 am PDT, Jun 25,
Guang Zhang, Canada
# 4,882:
2:40 am PDT, Jun 24,
Flora Wu, Canada
It's all the rage to buy locally grown vegetables; it's all the rage to plant trees; it's all the rage to recycle; it's all the rage to find better transit plans. Clearly, we're happy if we can keep things as green as possible. SAVE UBC FARM. PLEASE AND THANK YOU.
It's all the rage to buy locally grown vegetables; it's all the rage to plant trees; it's all the rage to recycle; it's all the rage to find better transit plans. Clearly, we're happy if we can keep things as green as possible. SAVE UBC FARM. PLEASE AND THANK YOU.
# 4,881:
9:06 pm PDT, Jun 23,
JOEL ORNOY, Canada
We need far more places like UBC Farm where we can grow food near urban centres. This Farm should be allowed to continue grow local food for the community.
We need far more places like UBC Farm where we can grow food near urban centres. This Farm should be allowed to continue grow local food for the community.
# 4,880:
2:14 pm PDT, Jun 20,
Name not displayed, Canada
As an alumni of UBC I fully support saving the UBC farm! I am shocked by how much UBC has changed for the worse with all the horrific condo developments.
As an alumni of UBC I fully support saving the UBC farm! I am shocked by how much UBC has changed for the worse with all the horrific condo developments.
# 4,879:
2:01 pm PDT, Jun 19,
Name not displayed, Canada
We need to put more value on sustainable farming and education, not the economic gain of more housing.
We need to put more value on sustainable farming and education, not the economic gain of more housing.
# 4,878:
1:57 pm PDT, Jun 19,
Name not displayed, Canada
# 4,877:
1:54 pm PDT, Jun 19,
Name not displayed, Canada
# 4,876:
9:23 pm PDT, Jun 18,
J. and L. Jenkins, Canada
# 4,875:
3:39 pm PDT, Jun 17,
Susan Tait, Canada
# 4,874:
8:55 am PDT, Jun 17,
Jen Lencoe, Canada
# 4,873:
8:27 pm PDT, Jun 15,
Name not displayed, Canada
We need to save valuable farmland in B.C. We cannot build housing on farmland!
We need to save valuable farmland in B.C. We cannot build housing on farmland!
# 4,872:
11:50 am PDT, Jun 15,
Janine Misisco, Canada
Save the farm! Dont let greed destroy our earth! What are we going to do when we run out of food and have no where to grow it? I know, we can grow it on our condo balconies.
Save the farm! Dont let greed destroy our earth! What are we going to do when we run out of food and have no where to grow it? I know, we can grow it on our condo balconies.
# 4,871:
8:07 am PDT, Jun 14,
Karen Maxwell, Canada
I have seen too much of this over the years. Destruction of that farmland to put up more buildings resulting in our food resources having to come from farther and farther a field. I grew up on farms, orchards and ironically construction sites - I'll take the orchards and farms. The UBC Farm is even more important as it teaches children and adults too were are food really comes from. I've met too many children over the years that think everything comes in a shopping bag, good grief! Even here in Victoria over the years where there were once farms and forest there are miles and miles of houses and other buildings now. Find some other spot to put those buildings up!
I have seen too much of this over the years. Destruction of that farmland to put up more buildings resulting in our food resources having to come from farther and farther a field. I grew up on farms, orchards and ironically construction sites - I'll take the orchards and farms. The UBC Farm is even more important as it teaches children and adults too were are food really comes from. I've met too many children over the years that think everything comes in a shopping bag, good grief! Even here in Victoria over the years where there were once farms and forest there are miles and miles of houses and other buildings now. Find some other spot to put those buildings up!
# 4,870:
7:11 am PDT, Jun 13,
Name not displayed, Canada
# 4,869:
6:06 am PDT, Jun 10,
Rosalie Dwyer Kent, Canada
Please ensure that UBC Farms sophisticated appproach to education and the environment remains and continues to grow as a powerful legacy of UBC and British Columbia's leadership in Canada and the world. Rosalie Dwyer Kent
Please ensure that UBC Farms sophisticated appproach to education and the environment remains and continues to grow as a powerful legacy of UBC and British Columbia's leadership in Canada and the world. Rosalie Dwyer Kent
# 4,868:
5:29 pm PDT, Jun 9,
Sheila Hill, Canada
Please save the farm!
Please save the farm!
# 4,867:
12:40 pm PDT, Jun 9,
Name not displayed, Canada
The farm is an important teaching resource. Every child needs this experience. As a small child my parents took me there on regular trips. LEAVE it ALONE!
The farm is an important teaching resource. Every child needs this experience. As a small child my parents took me there on regular trips. LEAVE it ALONE!
# 4,866:
11:50 am PDT, Jun 9,
Julianna Barabas, Canada
Please do not sacrifice more arable land to development - especially not land used for research and community building! Have some vision! Consider more than your own immediate interests!
Please do not sacrifice more arable land to development - especially not land used for research and community building! Have some vision! Consider more than your own immediate interests!
# 4,865:
11:46 am PDT, Jun 9,
Name not displayed, Canada
# 4,864:
9:51 am PDT, Jun 9,
Elena Zaikova, Canada
# 4,863:
9:37 pm PDT, Jun 7,
Judy Russell, Canada
Economics can not always be the rule. Do the right thing and save this farm. At this time when so many of our food products are manufactured, it seems absolutely senseless to close this farm.
Economics can not always be the rule. Do the right thing and save this farm. At this time when so many of our food products are manufactured, it seems absolutely senseless to close this farm.
# 4,862:
6:53 pm PDT, Jun 7,
Yvette Dabbs, Canada
# 4,861:
2:54 pm PDT, Jun 3,
David Griffiths, Canada
Tearing up farmland for yet another condo development is one of the most ridiculous decisions I've seen outside of the Gateway Program. The decisions made today need to take the future into account. Local farmland is more important.
Tearing up farmland for yet another condo development is one of the most ridiculous decisions I've seen outside of the Gateway Program. The decisions made today need to take the future into account. Local farmland is more important.
# 4,860:
8:37 am PDT, Jun 3,
Jane Wolverton, Canada
# 4,859:
10:23 am PDT, Jun 2,
Carmen Wiseman, Canada
UBC should consider its farm a jewel in its crown instead of constantly trying to diminish or do away with it. Many people in the Lower Mainland acknowledge the value of urban agriculture. Why has UBC continued to be so obstinate and slow on the uptake? There's already enough housing on the UBC lands. Save the farm!
UBC should consider its farm a jewel in its crown instead of constantly trying to diminish or do away with it. Many people in the Lower Mainland acknowledge the value of urban agriculture. Why has UBC continued to be so obstinate and slow on the uptake? There's already enough housing on the UBC lands. Save the farm!
# 4,858:
3:53 pm PDT, Jun 1,
Peter Reiner, Canada
# 4,857:
12:06 pm PDT, Jun 1,
Name not displayed, Canada
I ride may bike around UBC for recreation, but in the past few years I have found that to be too depressing as the whole campus seems to be under construction as a housing develop. Why would I want to support my alma mater if that is what is becoming? Please save our valuable farm.
I ride may bike around UBC for recreation, but in the past few years I have found that to be too depressing as the whole campus seems to be under construction as a housing develop. Why would I want to support my alma mater if that is what is becoming? Please save our valuable farm.
# 4,856:
11:56 pm PDT, May 31,
Name not displayed, Canada
As a member of the Vancouver community, I am concerned about the development of the UBC farm land. UBC and the city of Vancouver both promote themselves as "sustainable" and "green." However, food production is an integral aspect of sustainable planning. The farms serves as an educational area for community members to learn about where their food comes from. By destroying the farm, UBC will be demonstrating that its claim of sustainability is weak and lacks commitment to addressing environmental problems.
As a member of the Vancouver community, I am concerned about the development of the UBC farm land. UBC and the city of Vancouver both promote themselves as "sustainable" and "green." However, food production is an integral aspect of sustainable planning. The farms serves as an educational area for community members to learn about where their food comes from. By destroying the farm, UBC will be demonstrating that its claim of sustainability is weak and lacks commitment to addressing environmental problems.
# 4,855:
3:36 pm PDT, May 28,
Name not displayed, Canada
This farm is important! We need to keep it!
This farm is important! We need to keep it!
# 4,854:
6:12 pm PDT, May 26,
Caroline Manuel, Canada
# 4,853:
2:22 pm PDT, May 25,
Jenna Manzanares, Washington
# 4,852:
8:41 pm PDT, May 24,
Stefania Rigatti, Canada
