[BCFSN] Please Share: Vertical Agriculture Workshop Series - Workshop #2 - Relationship Between Emerging Agricultural Technologies, Sustainable Food Systems, and Resiliency (Jan 30, 1-3pm PDT)

[Colin Dring]

Hi folks,


We hope this message finds you well! We are thrilled to invite you to share
with your networks and to participate in a workshop series on emerging
agricultural technologies (i.e., vertical agriculture) and its relationship
with sustainable food systems. Vertical Agriculture is an increasingly
important farming technique where growing food happens in vertically
stacked layers in an indoor environment. The workshop series will inform
the creation of educational programming, specifically the creation
of educational materials for vertical agriculture and urban agriculture
training and education. The project is a collaboration between the
University of the Fraser Valley’s Food and Agriculture Institute,
Transdisciplinary
Research on Integrated Approaches to Sustainability (TRIAS) lab, and the
Simon Fraser University’s BC Center for Agricultural Innovation.



The second in the free workshop series: *Relationship Between Emerging
Agricultural Technologies, Sustainable Food Systems, and Resiliency*
features Dr. Robert Newell Canada Research Chair in Climate Change,
Biodiversity and Sustainability, Royal Roads University. In this workshop,
we will introduce participants to key concepts, applications, challenges,
and opportunities in the relationships between vertical agriculture,
sustainability, and resiliency. Through workshop activities we will also
gather your feedback on the topics and materials.



*Workshop #2: Relationship Between Emerging Agricultural Technologies,
Sustainable Food Systems, and Resiliency (Free)*

Date: January 30th, 2024

Time: 1-3pm, PDT

Location: Online



Whether you are a new entrant or currently working in the agricultural
sector, a student, and/or a government representative or simply interested
in vertical agriculture, these sessions offer a unique opportunity to learn
more about this agricultural practice and how it might fit into broader
sustainability objectives. You will also help give shape to future vertical
agriculture education content, skills, and topics.



Participants will be entered into a draw to receive one of four $25 gift
cards as a token of thanks!



*How to Register*



Register for Free Here: https://forms.gle/49ajMLAj2kW6o8jk8



*Interested in Attending Other Workshops in the Series:  *



The registration link allows you to sign up for all workshops! Mark your
calendars for the following workshops exploring the relationship between
vertical agriculture, sustainability, and resiliency, and policy and
planning considerations for supporting vertical agriculture. Get ready to
immerse yourself in a series of workshops that promise to be informative,
interactive, and unforgettable! We look forward to your participation and
to sharing this enriching experience with you.



*Workshop #3: Planning and Policy Considerations/Key Challenges and Future
Directions for Vertical Farming *

Date: February 13th, 2024

Time: 1-3pm, PDT

Location: Online



If you have any questions, please reach out to the workshop coordinator –
Colin Dring – at Colin.Dring at royalroads.ca



Best regards,



Colin Dring on behalf of the BCCAI Project Team

Post-Doctoral Research, Royal Roads University

Colin.Dring at royalroads.ca
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