Hannah Wittman

Dr. Hannah Wittman is a Professor at the University of British Columbia (UBC), holding dual appointments in the Institute for Resources, Environment and Sustainability (IRES) and the Faculty of Land and Food Systems. Her research focuses on food sovereignty, agrarian reform, and socio-ecological transitions. She leads projects on farmland access, agroecological practices in Latin America, and institutional procurement strategies. Wittman co-founded the LiteFarm open-source platform for sustainable agriculture and directs the Centre for Sustainable Food Systems at UBC Farm.

Her work bridges academia and community action, emphasizing participatory research methods. Notable initiatives include the Indigenous Foodlands Conservation Areas project and the Agroecological Transitions Research Cluster. Wittman teaches graduate courses such as LFS 500 and contributes to sustainability education through ASIC 220.

• Education: PhD in Rural Sociology (implied from academic standing)
• Key Projects:
  • Farmland Access in BC
  • Agroecology in Ecuador & Brazil
  • Urban Agriculture in Metro Vancouver
  • Digital Agroecology Tools (LiteFarm)

Wittman’s research integrates political economy analysis with grassroots activism, advocating for equitable food systems that center Indigenous rights and smallholder farmers. Her interdisciplinary approach spans policy, technology, and community-based solutions.