Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences News Archive
![Dr Michael Eskin](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/MichaelEskin-150x150.jpg)
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences News
Manitoba Cooperator: Celebrating Michael Eskin’s canola legacy
July 25, 2024 —
Michael Eskin’s long career as a canola researcher has landed him a spot in the Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame.
July 25, 2024 —
Michael Eskin’s long career as a canola researcher has landed him a spot in the Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame.
![Jason Gibbs shows a case of beetles, collected from around the world](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Jason-Gibbs-shows-a-display-of-beetles-collected-from-across-the-globe-150x150.jpg)
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences News
CTV Winnipeg: Manitoba warns fruit growers about invasive pest
July 24, 2024 —
Manitoba warns fruit growers about invasive pest
July 24, 2024 —
Manitoba warns fruit growers about invasive pest
![Dylan MacKay](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Dylan-MacKay-150x150.jpg)
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences News
Winnipeg Free Press: Sobr Market rides non-alcoholic beverage wave
July 24, 2024 —
Sobr Market rides non-alcoholic beverage wave
July 24, 2024 —
Sobr Market rides non-alcoholic beverage wave
![Gabriella Beckta Bayer working next to a Bayer field](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Gabriella-Beckta-Bayer-150x150.jpg)
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences News
Co-operative education programs give students competitive edge
July 22, 2024 —
Co-operative education programs at the University of Manitoba, like the one in the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences, play a pivotal role in setting up students for success after graduation.
July 22, 2024 —
Co-operative education programs at the University of Manitoba, like the one in the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences, play a pivotal role in setting up students for success after graduation.
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Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences News
Rob Currie named Professor Emeritus
July 19, 2024 —
The entomologist has been named professor emeritus, one of the UM's highest honours, for his distinguished service.
July 19, 2024 —
The entomologist has been named professor emeritus, one of the UM's highest honours, for his distinguished service.
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Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences News
Tasters Needed – Wild Rice Research Study
July 19, 2024 —
We are recruiting ten to twelve volunteers to participate in a Sensory Research Study in Food and Human Nutritional Sciences in the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences called Flavouromics for Wild Rice.
July 19, 2024 —
We are recruiting ten to twelve volunteers to participate in a Sensory Research Study in Food and Human Nutritional Sciences in the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences called Flavouromics for Wild Rice.
![Dr Don Flaten lectures in a field](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/donFlaten-150x150.jpg)
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences News
Don Flaten inducted into Manitoba Agricultural Hall of Fame
July 17, 2024 —
The professor emeritus in the Department of Soil Science was honoured for his significant field research in soil fertility and crop nutrition, his extension with commodity groups, industry and government and his dedication to agricultural education.
July 17, 2024 —
The professor emeritus in the Department of Soil Science was honoured for his significant field research in soil fertility and crop nutrition, his extension with commodity groups, industry and government and his dedication to agricultural education.
![Support staff winners 2024](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/support2024-150x150.jpg)
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences News
Support staff awards presented in Agricultural and Food Sciences
July 11, 2024 —
Each year the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences calls for nominations of a support staff member or team who have made outstanding contributions in support of the teaching, research, service and outreach goals of the Faculty.
July 11, 2024 —
Each year the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences calls for nominations of a support staff member or team who have made outstanding contributions in support of the teaching, research, service and outreach goals of the Faculty.
![Collage of RBC winners 2024](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/rbcwinners-150x150.jpg)
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences News
Meet the RBC Scholars
July 9, 2024 —
Learn more about the students working with Faculty researchers on low-emission agriculture and food systems research.
July 9, 2024 —
Learn more about the students working with Faculty researchers on low-emission agriculture and food systems research.
![Signatories of Memorandum of Understanding pose together for a photo at Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University of Fez.](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/USMBA-group-e1720462772201-150x150.jpg)
Research and International News
UM grows partnerships for sustainable agriculture in Africa
July 8, 2024 —
UM has signed four new partnership agreements with institutions across the North African nation of Morocco.
July 8, 2024 —
UM has signed four new partnership agreements with institutions across the North African nation of Morocco.