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Creating solutions for an everchanging world. The Faculty of Land and Food Systems (LFS) is where science meets society’s urgent needs. Our students and faculty members use their diverse perspectives and experience to inspire their research. We work together to build resilient food systems, further sustainable agriculture, improve food security, promote healthier communities, and ensure the health and welfare of animals.

Future Students

The Faculty of Land and Food Systems at UBC is where you’ll uncover your interests and get connected with the global issues that matter to you most.

Research

We take an interdisciplinary approach to investigating and solving problems, because today’s problems are complex. Working through them involves many different areas of expertise.

Continuing Education

Advance your career, upgrade your skills. Flexible micro-courses, micro-certificate programs and seminars to support lifelong learners.

Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Indigeneity

By listening and learning from different perspectives, we aim to build pathways for transformation and continuous improvement.

Student Services

Undergraduate students can access academic advising, career and other support services in a welcoming and respectful environment.

Certificate Program Information Session

Progress in your career by developing professional skills through courses taught by faculty members and industry experts. Our next information session will be on Sept. 8, 2025. The session will run from 10 am – 11 am PDT.

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News Stories

Congratulations to Order of Canada recipient Nina von Keyserlingk

Huge congratulations to Nina von Keyserlingk! The Order of Canada is one of our country’s highest honours, recognizing those who have made extraordinary and sustained contributions to Canada.

Congratulations to Order of Canada recipient Nina von Keyserlingk

How new front-of-package nutrition labels could reshape food choices in Canada

Flooding and the B.C. Farming Community

Nutrition students compete to raise funds for global NGOs

UBC Begins LFS Dean Search

From Campus to the Field: Valarmathi Vishnu Explores R&D in Indonesia