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UofM Diploma Graduation 2024

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.

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Group photo of faculty at the 2024 Faculty Recognition Reception

Provost and Vice-President (Academic) News

Recognizing faculty excellence

June 6, 2024 — 
On May 21, over 30 faculty were recognized for exceptional teaching, research and service at a reception held at Marshall McLuhan in UMSU University Centre.

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Man with shaved head and salt and pepper short beard and moustache

Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences News

CBC Calgary: Average Alberta beef farmer making less than $50,000 after costs, says new report

June 5, 2024 — 
Average Alberta beef farmer making less than $50,000 after costs, says new report

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Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences News

Meet the Agricultural and Food Sciences Class of 2024

June 3, 2024 — 
The UM convocation ceremony celebrating Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences graduates is Thursday, June 6. Meet some of the members of this year’s graduating class.

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Bee in a flower

Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences News

Cattle Country: Grazing practices can increase bee abundances- methods for maintaining bee populations

June 1, 2024 — 
Insect populations across the globe are facing steep declines. Habitat loss by conversion of perennial pasture land to annual crop land, pesticides, and climate change have been identified as major drivers of these declines.

Michael Eskin

Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences News

Michael Eskin recognized for advancing science of oils and fats

May 31, 2024 — 
Dr. Michael Eskin was recently celebrated by the AOCS (American Oil Chemists Society) with their AOCS Award of Merit, given to honour those who have actively demonstrated outstanding leadership and service to the Society through committee participation

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Arthur Cameron and Delaney Ross Burtnack

Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences News

Alumni celebrated for contributions to community with Certificate of Merit

May 30, 2024 — 
Two alumni were honoured for their outstanding professional and personal contributions to Manitoba’s agricultural community.

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Top of their class

May 30, 2024 — 
Meet the Spring 2024 Governor General medal winners

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Dylan MacKay

Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences News

Modelling for a good cause

May 29, 2024 — 
Dylan MacKay typically spends his day exploring the intersection of nutrition and health. This June however, he will step out onto the catwalk to try his hand at modelling.

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a cross section of dark, rich soil

Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences News

Western Producer: Study shifts water nutrient load responsibility

May 24, 2024 — 
Study shifts water nutrient load responsibility

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