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Join us for our Saturday Farmer's Market! Come out to the farm, wander around the fields, and pick up the freshest veggies you can get in Vancouver!See More

Delve into the exciting world of seed saving with expert Mel Sylvestre! This workshop is for gardens, homesteaders, and urban farmers who want to learn about the incredible potential of saving your own seeds within the city. The workshop will cover the basic theory behind seed saving and focus on the practical skills and knowledge to practice seed saving in an urban context. Basic gardening knowledge would be an assets but not seed saving experience is required to participate to the workshop.See More

Fizz at the Farm: Fermenting the HarvestAvid fermentor, Andrea Potter of Rooted Nutrition offers this fun and hands-in workshop as an introduction to the world of pickled, fermented vegetables.In this workshop, we will make a batch of probiotic kraut together and there will be a demo on kimchi and seasonal, brined pickled vegetables.Each participant will leave with taste samples of these healthy and happy pickles and handouts with all the necessary info to ferment your own veggies at home!What…See More

Ginger Beer and Wild Herbal SodasAvid fermentor, Andrea Potter of Rooted Nutrition teaches this fun introduction to wild fermented sodas. We'll taste and make ginger beer, and learn how to incorporate other flavours and herbs into these refreshing, bubbly beverages. We'll make and bottle a seasonal one-of-a-kind soda for you to take home, ferment and enjoy! Learn (or refresh your understanding) about the basics of wild yeast fermentation, the basic equipment needed, and that wobbly line between…See More

Fizz at the Farm: Fermenting the HarvestAvid fermentor, Andrea Potter of Rooted Nutrition offers this fun and hands-in workshop as an introduction to the world of pickled, fermented vegetables.In this workshop, we will make a batch of probiotic kraut together and there will be a demo on kimchi and seasonal, brined pickled vegetables.Each participant will leave with taste samples of these healthy and happy pickles and handouts with all the necessary info to ferment your own veggies at home!What…See More

The UBC Farm is excited to announce the return of our Saturday Markets for the 2013 season! This summer, discover a farm market like none other in Vancouver. Join us every Saturday from 9am-1pm for a delicious assortment of produce, herbs, eggs and flowers, fresh from our fields. We also host other local vendors, who offer produce, fruit,baked goods, coffee, pasta, local handicrafts, prepared food and more. At our market, you can experience a truly unique urban farm; complete with live music,…See More