Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences News Archive
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences News
Western Producer: Wet conditions stoke sclerotinia fears
July 3, 2024 —
Wet conditions stoke sclerotinia fears
July 3, 2024 —
Wet conditions stoke sclerotinia fears
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Research and International News
UM-led research paves way for climate adaptive food systems for Indigenous and marginalized groups
June 21, 2024 —
A diverse team of researchers spanning six continents and more than ten countries has received funding from the Government of Canada to improve access to culturally significant foods for disadvantaged communities around the world.
June 21, 2024 —
A diverse team of researchers spanning six continents and more than ten countries has received funding from the Government of Canada to improve access to culturally significant foods for disadvantaged communities around the world.
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Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences News
UM food chemist selected for Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame
June 19, 2024 —
Dr. Michael Eskin, a Distinguished Professor in the Department of Food and Human Nutritional Sciences at the University of Manitoba, will be inducted this November.
June 19, 2024 —
Dr. Michael Eskin, a Distinguished Professor in the Department of Food and Human Nutritional Sciences at the University of Manitoba, will be inducted this November.
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Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences News
Winnipeg Free Press: Filling farm fertilizer footprint
June 18, 2024 —
Filling farm fertilizer footprint
June 18, 2024 —
Filling farm fertilizer footprint
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Research and International News
UM Research to improve nutrition in Northern Manitoba receives new federal support
June 14, 2024 —
More than $4.4 million in project funding was announced today in support of 120 UM research proposals through the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada.
June 14, 2024 —
More than $4.4 million in project funding was announced today in support of 120 UM research proposals through the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada.
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Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences News
CBC News: Dr. Timi Ojo, Top 10 Future 40 under 40 Finalist
June 11, 2024 —
Dr. Timi Ojo was named one of CBC Manitoba's Top 10 Future 40 under 40 — a group of Manitobans giving back to make the province better for future generations.
June 11, 2024 —
Dr. Timi Ojo was named one of CBC Manitoba's Top 10 Future 40 under 40 — a group of Manitobans giving back to make the province better for future generations.
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Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences News
Agricultural and Food Sciences grads celebrate at Spring Convocation 2024
June 6, 2024 —
The Class of 2024 includes Diploma in Agriculture, Bachelor of Science, MSc/MEng and PhD graduates.
June 6, 2024 —
The Class of 2024 includes Diploma in Agriculture, Bachelor of Science, MSc/MEng and PhD graduates.