[BCFSN] food Digest, Vol 467, Issue 2

Sat Sep 10 00:45:27 EDT 2016

Re :   Get involved with Canada’s environmental assessment processes
<http://www.envirolawsmatter.ca/r?u=http%3A%2F%2Feareview-examenee.ca%2Fen%2F&e=1985978e859c634d0eb7446125d37c3b&utm_source=envirolawsmatter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=eareview_engage&n=1>

*This review marks a once-in-a-generation opportunity to enact a
leading-edge environmental law for nature, communities and
democracy.*Yesterday,
the independent panel appointed to review Canada’s environmental assessment
processes *launched its public engagement strategy*
<http://www.envirolawsmatter.ca/r?u=http%3A%2F%2Feareview-examenee.ca%2Fen%2F&e=1985978e859c634d0eb7446125d37c3b&utm_source=envirolawsmatter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=eareview_engage&n=1>,
including the list of communities it will visit on its four-month tour of
Canada, and the schedule of those visits.

The Panel’s tour *begins on September 19 and is scheduled to wrap up in
mid-December*, so check it out soon – this is a whirlwind engagement
strategy!

This review is an important opportunity for all Canadians to *weigh in on
environmental assessment processes and how decisions should be made* – from
folks with extensive experience or expertise in environmental assessment,
to the general public concerned with how the government makes decisions
about proposals that affect the environment and communities.

Check out the information about *public workshops*
<http://www.envirolawsmatter.ca/r?u=http%3A%2F%2Feareview-examenee.ca%2Fen%2Fparticipate%2Fpublic-workshops%2F&e=1985978e859c634d0eb7446125d37c3b&utm_source=envirolawsmatter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=eareview_engage&n=2>
and *public hearings*
<http://www.envirolawsmatter.ca/r?u=http%3A%2F%2Feareview-examenee.ca%2Fen%2Fparticipate%2Fpresentations-to-the-panel%2F&e=1985978e859c634d0eb7446125d37c3b&utm_source=envirolawsmatter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=eareview_engage&n=3>
to see *when the Panel will be visiting a community near you*, and how you
can get involved.

The Panel has drafted “Themes for Discussion” to help guide participation.
The website is difficult to navigate, but you can *find the Discussion
Themes page here
<http://www.envirolawsmatter.ca/r?u=http%3A%2F%2Feareview-examenee.ca%2Fen%2Fparticipate%2Fsuggested-themes-for-discussion%2F&e=1985978e859c634d0eb7446125d37c3b&utm_source=envirolawsmatter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=eareview_engage&n=4>*
.

*This review marks a once-in-a-generation opportunity to enact a
leading-edge environmental law for nature, communities and democracy.*

I hope to see you at the review,
Anna Johnston, West Coast Environmental Law
http://www.envirolawsmatter.ca/
<http://www.envirolawsmatter.ca/?e=1985978e859c634d0eb7446125d37c3b&utm_source=envirolawsmatter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=eareview_engage&n=5>

P.S. Don’t forget to read *West Coast Environmental Law’s recommendations
on environmental assessment reform*
<http://www.envirolawsmatter.ca/r?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwcel.org%2FEASummit&e=1985978e859c634d0eb7446125d37c3b&utm_source=envirolawsmatter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=eareview_engage&n=6>
– based on the collective wisdom of over 30 of Canada’s leading experts on
the subject – when you are preparing your recommendations to the Panel.

On Fri, Sep 9, 2016 at 9:00 AM, <food-request at bcfsn.org> wrote:

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> Today's Topics:
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>    1. 2017 UBC Farm Practicum in Sustainable Agriculture - Apply
>       Now! OPEN HOUSE, Sept 17th (Seth Friedman)
>    2. BC Food Works Program - training for businesses (MAREN LUCIANI)
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>
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: Seth Friedman <sethubc at gmail.com>
> To: food at bcfsn.org
> Cc:
> Date: Thu, 8 Sep 2016 10:41:23 -0700
> Subject: [BCFSN] 2017 UBC Farm Practicum in Sustainable Agriculture -
> Apply Now! OPEN HOUSE, Sept 17th
>
> *The 2017 UBC Farm Practicum in Sustainable Agriculture - APPLY NOW!  *
>
> ***Come to our OPEN HOUSE, Sept 17th – UBC Farm – to learn more and meet
> current practicum students and staff (see details below)** *
>
> Have you ever dreamed of having your own small farm, a small cottage,
> fresh eggs from your chickens, growing, healthy organic vegetables and
> fruits?  If so, then maybe it's time to stop dreaming, and take action!
> Make your dream a reality by enrolling in the 2017 UBC Farm Practicum in
> Sustainable Agriculture.
>
> Situated within the Centre for Sustainable Food Systems at the UBC Farm,
> within the faculty of Land and Food Systems, the UBC Farm Practicum is an
> eight-month (part-time, March-October), experiential-learning program,
> designed for aspiring farmers, urban gardeners, environmental educators,
> and students with an interest in applying their learning about sustainable
> agriculture and food systems.   Participants gain a deeper understanding of
> agricultural management and small-scale farming, and a network of
> incredible people to support them along the way.  The main approach to
> learning within the program is hands-on practice.  Participants carry out
> seasonal farming activities with leadership provided by UBC Farm staff in
> the greenhouses, gardens, fields, orchards, and at our farmers’ markets.
> The program includes numerous guest speakers, including several UBC
> professors, and field trips to various farming operations within the
> province.
>
> The UBC Farm is a 24-hectare gem, the largest urban farm in Vancouver,
> British Columbia, and situated on a site with numerous research,
> educational, and community outreach activities.  Please see UBC Farm
> Practicum website for detailed information: http://ubcfarm.ubc.ca/
> community/practicum-in-sustainable-agriculture/
> <https://www.mail.ubc.ca/owa/redir.aspx?SURL=0OvxGHI69PaOwGPs5hhgcJGvtTwpqUgY5S3WBff7hS4QyY1mCdzSCGgAdAB0AHAAOgAvAC8AdQBiAGMAZgBhAHIAbQAuAHUAYgBjAC4AYwBhAC8AYwBvAG0AbQB1AG4AaQB0AHkALwBwAHIAYQBjAHQAaQBjAHUAbQAtAGkAbgAtAHMAdQBzAHQAYQBpAG4AYQBiAGwAZQAtAGEAZwByAGkAYwB1AGwAdAB1AHIAZQAvAA..&URL=http%3a%2f%2fubcfarm.ubc.ca%2fcommunity%2fpracticum-in-sustainable-agriculture%2f> * Application
> deadline is: October 17th, 2016; apply online at the link above.  *Please
> note: You do *not* have to be a UBC student or post-secondary student.
>
> Our Practicum Open House is occurring at the UBC Farm (*meet at front
> gate*) on Saturday, Sept 17th, between 12-2 pm.  This will be a chance to
> meet Practicum Staff and several of the current students, as well as tour
> the UBC Farm, from the perspective of the Practicum program.  In addition
> to the Practicum Open House, the UBC Farm (as a whole) is offering an Open
> House on this same date, details of which can be found here (
> http://ubcfarm.ubc.ca/community/upcoming-events/ubc-
> farm-open-house-2016-sept-17/) and will include free workshops, research
> talks, children’s activities, a panel discussion, and more.  Moreover,
> Young Agrarians,  Vancouver Urban Farming Society, and UBC Farm Practicum
> are jointly sponsoring an evening potluck (intended as a networking event
> for current and aspiring growers), details of which can be found here:
> https://www.facebook.com/events/176135136149694/
>
>
>
>
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: MAREN LUCIANI <maren at lucianiconsulting.com>
> To: "food at bcfsn.org" <food at bcfsn.org>
> Cc:
> Date: Thu, 8 Sep 2016 17:54:38 +0000
> Subject: [BCFSN] BC Food Works Program - training for businesses
> Good Morning All,
>
> We are still looking for applicants for the BC Food Works Program – any
> interested BC food, functional food or natural health product processors
> are encouraged to apply.  Please visit http://www.
> lucianiconsulting.com/news.html for more information.
>
> Maren
> Stakeholder Liaison, BC Food Works Program
> Open Door Group
>
>  *www.lucianiconsulting.com <http://www.lucianiconsulting.com>*
>
> "Without strategy, execution is aimless.
>
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