Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences News Archive
![Canadian Agri-Food Asset Map (CAFA)](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/CAFA-150x150.jpg)
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences News
Introducing the Canadian Agri-Food Asset Map
June 21, 2023 —
Canadian researchers involved in sustainable protein development now have a powerful new platform to showcase their expertise and infrastructure.
June 21, 2023 —
Canadian researchers involved in sustainable protein development now have a powerful new platform to showcase their expertise and infrastructure.
![Dr. James House](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/James-House-150x150.jpg)
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences News
UM nutritional scientist appointed Manitoba Strategic Research Chair in Sustainable Protein
June 20, 2023 —
Dr. Jim House from the University of Manitoba has been named the new Manitoba Strategic Research Chair in Sustainable Protein.
June 20, 2023 —
Dr. Jim House from the University of Manitoba has been named the new Manitoba Strategic Research Chair in Sustainable Protein.
![Thilini Dissanayake](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/ThiliniDissanayake-150x150.jpg)
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences News
From plastic to protein-based packaging
June 19, 2023 —
While grocery stores may have in recent years reduced the use of plastic bags, shoppers still often come home with multiple items encased in plastic packaging. It has become such a part of our daily lives that is may seem difficult to imagine how we can escape it.
June 19, 2023 —
While grocery stores may have in recent years reduced the use of plastic bags, shoppers still often come home with multiple items encased in plastic packaging. It has become such a part of our daily lives that is may seem difficult to imagine how we can escape it.
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Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences News
Manitoba Co-operator: Survey to flesh out Canadian canola storage
June 16, 2023 —
Researchers from the University of Manitoba want to hear all about canola storage on your farm.
June 16, 2023 —
Researchers from the University of Manitoba want to hear all about canola storage on your farm.
![Dr. Belay Ayele](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/shaker-150x150.jpg)
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences News
Pre-harvest sprouting research at UM enhanced with equipment support
June 13, 2023 —
Dr. Belay Ayele’s UM research program has been supported by Manitoba Crop Alliance, most recently with the purchase of a Falling Number machine.
June 13, 2023 —
Dr. Belay Ayele’s UM research program has been supported by Manitoba Crop Alliance, most recently with the purchase of a Falling Number machine.
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Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences News
Celebrating Agricultural and Food Sciences grads at Spring Convocation 2023
June 8, 2023 —
Degree program medals are presented to students with the highest standing in their program.
June 8, 2023 —
Degree program medals are presented to students with the highest standing in their program.
![Dr. Michael Eskin wins top oil chemists’ service award](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/baldwin-award-150x150.jpg)
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences News
Dr. Michael Eskin wins top oil chemists’ service award
June 7, 2023 —
Dr. Michael Eskin, Professor in the Department of Food and Human Nutritional Sciences, recently received the A.R. Baldwin Distinguished Service Award from AOCS (American Oil Chemists Society)
June 7, 2023 —
Dr. Michael Eskin, Professor in the Department of Food and Human Nutritional Sciences, recently received the A.R. Baldwin Distinguished Service Award from AOCS (American Oil Chemists Society)
![UM Chancellor Anne Mahon and President and Vice-Provost Michael Benarroch were on hand to present Dr. Donald Triggs (centre) with an Honorary Degree.](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Mahon-Triggs-Bennaroch-150x150.jpg)
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences News
Business entrepreneur and UM alum receives honorary degree
June 6, 2023 —
Earlier this month in Niagara on the Lake, the UM conferred an honorary Doctor of Laws degree upon Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences alumni Donald Triggs, who graduated in 1966 with a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (Honours).
June 6, 2023 —
Earlier this month in Niagara on the Lake, the UM conferred an honorary Doctor of Laws degree upon Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences alumni Donald Triggs, who graduated in 1966 with a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (Honours).
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Students News
UM’s Governor General medal winners are determined to shape a better world
June 5, 2023 —
Meet some of the exceptional members of the University of Manitoba’s class of 2023! These individuals have been awarded Governor General’s Academic Medals for outstanding achievement at their level of study.
June 5, 2023 —
Meet some of the exceptional members of the University of Manitoba’s class of 2023! These individuals have been awarded Governor General’s Academic Medals for outstanding achievement at their level of study.
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Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences News
Meet the Agricultural and Food Sciences Class of 2023
June 5, 2023 —
The spring convocation ceremony celebrating Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences graduates is Thursday, June 8. Meet some of the members of this amazing group of students.
June 5, 2023 —
The spring convocation ceremony celebrating Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences graduates is Thursday, June 8. Meet some of the members of this amazing group of students.