Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences News Archive
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Price Faculty of Engineering News
Engineers Canada Award Gold Medal to Dr. Digvir Jayas, O.C., P.Eng.
June 21, 2022 —
Digvir S. Jayas, O.C., D.Sc., P.Eng., was awarded the Gold Medal Award at the Engineers Canada ceremony in Toronto. The Gold Medal is the highest honour given by Engineers Canada.
June 21, 2022 —
Digvir S. Jayas, O.C., D.Sc., P.Eng., was awarded the Gold Medal Award at the Engineers Canada ceremony in Toronto. The Gold Medal is the highest honour given by Engineers Canada.
![Entmology MSc student Crystal Almdal stands on a forest path.](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Crystal-Almdal-150x150.jpg)
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences News
Q&A with Entomology grad student Crystal Almdal
June 20, 2022 —
Her work on integrative pest management strategies may lead to more sustainable agriculture systems.
June 20, 2022 —
Her work on integrative pest management strategies may lead to more sustainable agriculture systems.
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Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences News
Meet the Agricultural and Food Sciences Class of 2022
June 8, 2022 —
Five graduates of the Faculty share their stories
June 8, 2022 —
Five graduates of the Faculty share their stories
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Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences News
Celebrating Agricultural and Food Sciences grads at Spring Convocation 2022
June 8, 2022 —
The Class of 2022 was able to join together for an in-person ceremony on June 9 after more than two years of virtual learning
June 8, 2022 —
The Class of 2022 was able to join together for an in-person ceremony on June 9 after more than two years of virtual learning
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Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences News
Crop research capacity enhanced with equipment funding
June 8, 2022 —
Western Grains Research Foundation will provide $2.8 million to help purchase field and analytical equipment
June 8, 2022 —
Western Grains Research Foundation will provide $2.8 million to help purchase field and analytical equipment
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Free Press: Inflation spurs need for food-costing data
June 8, 2022 —
Op-ed written by professor Joyce Slater
June 8, 2022 —
Op-ed written by professor Joyce Slater
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Students News
Spring Convocation 2022: Introducing the Governor General’s medal recipients
June 3, 2022 —
Six students awarded for outstanding achievement at their level of study
June 3, 2022 —
Six students awarded for outstanding achievement at their level of study
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Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences News
Agricultural and Food Sciences alumni honoured for community service
June 2, 2022 —
Three alumni were reconized for their outstanding professional contributions and public service on June 2.
June 2, 2022 —
Three alumni were reconized for their outstanding professional contributions and public service on June 2.
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Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences News
Cattle Country: Manitoba beef producers sought for study on farmer mental health in the Canadian beef industry
June 1, 2022 —
The following article was written by Peter Frohlich, National Centre for Livestock and the Environment (NCLE), University of Manitoba. It was originally published in Cattle Country in June 2022.
June 1, 2022 —
The following article was written by Peter Frohlich, National Centre for Livestock and the Environment (NCLE), University of Manitoba. It was originally published in Cattle Country in June 2022.
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Spring Convocation returns to in-person events for 2022
May 30, 2022 —
Honorary degree recipients announced for Convocation, and President's Installation takes place June 7
May 30, 2022 —
Honorary degree recipients announced for Convocation, and President's Installation takes place June 7