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Rutabaga Variety Trial 2022 Interactive Results (SeedLinked)
Red Carrot Variety Trial 2022 Summary Report (CANOVI)
Orange Carrot Variety Trial 2022 Summary Report (CANOVI)
Growing Organic Small Grains in South Coastal BC: Comparing Protein Concentrations in Wheat and Barley
The Vancouver Island and south coast regions of British Columbia (BC) have mild temperatures suitable for the planting of cereals as a spring crop. The potential of these crops have not been well studied in this area, though in one Canadian study maximum yields were higher on organic farms than…
Take a walk on the wild side: Wild plants are better at repelling insect pests than domesticated varieties
Humans have domesticated plants by selecting for traits such as better taste and yield, and this selection has changed how crops interact with the environment compared with wild plants. This study seeks to find out if domesticated plants are more vulnerable to herbivorous insects compared to their…
Spinach Variety Trial 2016 Full Report (BC Seed Trials)
This report covers variety trials conducted in 2016 at the UBC Farm and on a group of organic and conventional farms, primarily in the BC Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island.
The Impact of Biosolids on Soil Quality and Native Grasses
Biosolids are organic amendments resulting from municipal wastewater treatment processes. They contain appreciable amounts of nitrogen, phosphorus and organic matter, and are regulated to meet safe pathogen levels and metal contents. In British Columbia (BC), 38,000 dry tonnes of biosolids are…
Good Roots: Understanding the Differences Between Heirloom and Commercial Wheat and Barley Roots
The architecture of a plant’s root system has a strong impact on crop performance, and understanding the root structure is important for both plant breeders and farmers. Root architecture affects drought tolerance, nutrient and water uptake, and tolerance to mineral toxicity. For example, wheat and…
BC Seed Trials: Specialty Spinach Variety Trial 2016 (Brief)
The goal of the BC Seed Trials is to engage farmers in producing knowledge relevant to seed systems development in British Columbia. These variety trials aim to identify superior crop varieties for fresh market farming and seed production. Varieties were described as savoy or semi-savoy,…
BC Seed Trials: Specialty Beet Variety Trial 2016 (Brief)
The goal of the BC Seed Trials is to engage farmers in producing knowledge relevant to seed systems development in British Columbia. These variety trials aim to identify superior crop varieties for fresh market farming and seed production. Golden and Chioggia beets are prized for their…
Farmland Hedgerows: Findings from the Farm-scale Delta, BC Hedgerow Study
Hedgerows are trees, shrubs and grasses bordering the edges of farm fields that can provide key ecosystem services in agricultural landscapes. Ecosystem services are those functions of the ecosystem that benefit humans. Examples include providing habitat for pollinators, the regulation of water and…
Farmland Hedgerows: Findings from the Landscape Analysis of the Delta, BC Hedgerow Study
Hedgerows are trees, shrubs and grasses bordering the edges of farm fields that provide habitat for a wide range of organisms. The Delta Farmland & Wildlife Trust (DF&WT) has worked to plant hedgerows on farmland in the lower Fraser River Delta since 1995 to increase this type of woody…
Beet Variety Trial 2016 Full Report (BC Seed Trials)
This report covers variety trials conducted in 2016 at the UBC Farm and on a group of organic and conventional farms, primarily in the BC Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island.
Lacinato Kale Variety Trial 2016 Full Report (BC Seed Trials)
This report covers variety trials conducted in 2016 at UBC Farm and on a group of organic and conventional farms, primarily in the BC Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island
BC Seed Trials: Lacinato Kale Variety Trial 2016 (Brief)
The goal of the BC Seed Trials is to engage farmers in producing knowledge relevant to seed systems development in British Columbia. These variety trials aim to identify superior crop varieties for fresh market farming and seed production. Lacinato (also called dinosaur or Tuscan) kale is…
Workshop: Scale Your Progressive Food Business with Feeding Growth
This series of five workshops provides practical tips for progressive retail and packaged goods companies to reach and maintain success.
Vancouver Soil Map
This web-based tool provides unique learning opportunities on the topics of soil formation, urban agriculture, and ecological processes within an urban setting. The tool was designed with the intention of providing greater access to valuable information on land-use opportunities within the city of…
Food Production Potential and Water Requirements in Urban Agriculture
The number of urban farms is rising along with the interest in urban food production. Urban agriculture is linked to social benefits including community building, greening of cities, and fresh, locally produced foods. Urban farmers and city planners benefit from information about urban food…
SoilWeb200: An Introduction to Fundamental Soil Science Concepts
SoilWeb200 is an interactive introduction to basic soil science concepts, including soil classification, soil biology, and soil components. It relates these concepts to soil various soil management issues.