Manitoba Co-operator: Celebrating Michael Eskin’s canola legacy

Michael Eskin’s long career as a canola researcher has landed him a spot in the Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame.

“I’ve been very lucky,” he said. “I’m originally from England, and I came to Canada in ’68, to the University of Manitoba. It was being at the right time, at the right place.”

Eskin, along with forage crop researcher Bruce Coulman, former Semex CEO Paul Larmer and entomologist Charles Vincent, will be formally inducted Nov. 2 at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto.

“We are thrilled to honour their accomplishments in advancing cattle genetics, forage breeding, sustainable insect management and Canadian canola oil,” said Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame chair Phil Boyd in a release. “As a key part of each of their professional careers, they have mentored future leaders — an equally vital contribution for the long-term sustainability of Canadian agriculture.”

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