BC Farm to Campus Network

The BC Farm to Campus Network was launched in March 2009 to connect colleges and universities across the province who are working on local food initiatives. The Network will enable campuses to connect, share resources, challenges, and successes in bringing local food to campus.


Network Purpose

The purpose of the BC Farm to Campus Network is to bring together colleges and universities in BC to help develop better connections, to share information and experiences, and to direct and conduct research on farm to campus.


Network Members

Current participating institutions include:

  • British Columbia Institute of Technology (Burnaby)
  • Capilano University (North Vancouver)
  • Emily Carr University of Art and Design (Vancouver)
  • Kwantlen Polytechnic University (Langley/Surrey)
  • Northwest Community College (Terrace)
  • Okanagan College (Kelowna)
  • Royal Roads University (Victoria)
  • Selkirk College (Castlegar)
  • Simon Fraser University (Burnaby)
  • Thompson Rivers University (Kamloops)
  • University of British Columbia-Okanagan (Kelowna)
  • University of British Columbia-Vancouver (Vancouver)
  • University of Northern British Columbia (Prince George)
  • University of Victoria (Victoria)
  • Vancouver Island University (Nanaimo)

Network Contact Information

Click here to download a full list of BC Farm to Campus Network Contacts

Last updated October 2009. Please send any updates or corrections to info@sfulocalfood.ca.


Network Presentations

October 2009 Presentation:

Tegan Adam’s presentation on the UBC Land and Food Systems Orchard Garden Project, October 30, 2009.

May 2009 Presentation:

‘Towards Sustainable Food Systems: The University of Victoria as a Change Agent in a Global Movement’ presented at the BC Farm to Campus Teleconference by Sarah Webb from the Office of Campus Planning and Sustainability at UVIC, May 28 2009.

April 2009 Presentation:

Liska Richer’s presentation on the UBC Food System Sustainability Initiatives at UBC-Vancouver at the BC Farm to Campus Network Conference Call, April 24, 2009.


Campus Food Systems Tools and Resources

Visit our  Online Resource Centre for an updated list of campus resources, including reports on university procurement policies, farm to campus programs, how to establish pocket markets and community gardens on campus, working with campus food providers, and curriculum materials.


Interested in being part of the Network? Contact info@sfulocalfood.ca