Soil is one of the earth’s most precious resources. Good soil health plays a vital role in our food system and is critical to ensuring an abundant food supply. But keeping soil healthy can be a challenge, especially as we face the impact of climate change on our environment. Assistant Professor Sean Smukler and Associate […]
Professor Sean Smukler discusses how commercial and small-scale agricultural practices impact land systems, ecology, biodiversity, and our access to natural resources and raw materials. More: http://sal-lab.landfood.ubc.ca/
“Farmers can be real stewards of the land,” said Sean Smukler. “The farm is an interface between a lot of different ecological functions. Water, carbon and other nutrients are really all in flux, based on farmers’ management.” Recently appointed Assistant Professor, Applied Biology & Soil Science; Junior Chair, Agriculture and the Environment, Smukler will focus […]
Assistant Professor Sean Smukler talks with BBC News about the agricultural implications of lab-grown meat products (2:08). Read the BBC News Report here //