[BCFSN] Fwd: Promoting the UBC Farm Practicum in your networks

[Abra Brynne]

Hello all,
Please see below and share in your networks. If you have any questions,
please email Katherine, cc’d above.
In good food,
abra

Sent from a small device - please excuse typos and brevity


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From: Aske, Katherine <katherine.aske at ubc.ca>
Date: Tue, Nov 14, 2023 at 1:58 PM
Subject: Promoting the UBC Farm Practicum in your networks
To: food-owner at bcfsn.org <food-owner at bcfsn.org>


Hi there (possibly Abra? possibly someone else?),


I am wondering if it might be possible to share the below information about
UBC Farm Practicum program applications being open for one more week
through your networks.


Thank you so very much,


Katherine


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*UBC FARM PRACTICUM IN SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE*
Applications open now until* November 19th!* Click here to apply and learn
more. <https://ubcfarm.ubc.ca/learn/practicum/>

The UBC Farm Practicum in Sustainable Agriculture is a six-month
experiential learning program that provides an introduction to small-scale
organic mixed vegetable farming for sale through direct markets. It is
designed for aspiring farmers and community food growers, as well as those
seeking to deepen their understanding of the food system and the pursuit of
food sovereignty. You do not need to be a UBC student to apply. The program
runs from April to October, Thursdays through Saturdays, with an April to
August option for students.

The program is designed to give an expedited introduction to small-scale
organic vegetable production beyond what one might learning working as a
new field hand on a for-profit farm operation. Although students should not
expect to be able to start their own farms after just one season of
growing, the program provides an introduction to topics and skills such as
crop rotations, crop planning, soil management, irrigation, selling at
farmers' markets, integrated pest management, and farm business planning
that will help prepare them for running a farm or a food growing project in
the future. The program is also an intensive community experience that
brings together students of diverse backgrounds.

Join us in spring of 2024! <https://ubcfarm.ubc.ca/learn/practicum/>


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Photo credit: Duncan McHugh


*Katherine Aske (she/her)*

Practicum Lead, UBC Farm

katherine.aske at ubc.ca
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