Markets & Events
The UBC Farm Saturday Market
UBC Farm produce sales, public educational workshops, and special events serve as a dynamic site for enhancing the farm’s role in the broader community. Students and recent graduates frequently take a leadership role in overseeing business management and community engagement initiatives at the farm. The farm’s role as a living laboratory can be seen in classroom case studies ranging from farm marketing plans to the launching of “Meet Your Farmer” events for campus residents.
Please follow the links below for specific information about UBC Farm produce sales, public workshops and celebrations, and private events:
- Markets The UBC Farm hosts an on-site Farm Market on Saturdays and a Wednesday Campus Market from June-October, as well as occasional farm gate sales.
- CSA Box A Community-Supported Agriculture (CSA) Box program provides members with a weekly box of fresh, organic produce. It also provides an opportunity for students, staff members, and volunteers to gain hands-on experience with this innovative production and marketing system.
- Direct Sales UBC Farm produce is featured on the menus of numerous campus food outlets, as well as local restaurants.
- Public Events & Workshops Throughout the year, the farm hosts numerous family-focused Market Festivals and other public events. The Growing Season Workshop Series offers a wide range of life skill-building workshops to the public. Children’s Programs and the Practicum in Sustainable Agriculture offer additional unique opportunities for experiential learning.
- Private Events Various locations at the UBC Farm can be rented for private events such as weddings, birthday parties, conferences, and retreats.
Michael Pollan, author of In Defense of Food, at the UBC Farm in 2009. Photo: Roland Tanglao
