Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences News Archive

Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
Alumni presented with Certificates of Merit for leadership and service
June 2, 2023 —
Two Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences alumni were recognized for their outstanding professional contributions and public service on June 1.

Research and International
UM researchers recognized with Rh Awards
May 31, 2023 —
Eight UM faculty members will receive Rh Awards, recognizing excellence in research, scholarly work and creative activities.

Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
Students thank teachers for their inspiration at annual Students’ Teacher Recognition Reception
May 30, 2023 —
Each year, the Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning (The Centre) hosts a Students’ Teacher Recognition Reception which gives exceptional students nominated by their respective Faculty an opportunity to thank and celebrate educators

Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
Pulse Beat: Grain and Forage Legumes in Sustainable Crop Production
May 29, 2023 —
Mario Tenuta discusses past and future benefits of pulse, soy and forage legume production to reduce nitrous oxide emissions.

Research and International
Meet Marcos Cordeiro, 2022 Rh Award Winner in the Interdisciplinary category
May 26, 2023 —
Marcos Cordeiro is the 2022 recipient of the Terry G. Falconer Memorial Rh Institute Foundation Emerging Researcher Award in the Interdisciplinary category.

Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
Dr. Jim House honoured for achievements in the nutrition profession
May 26, 2023 —
He recently received two of the highest awards bestowed by the Canadian Nutrition Society.

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Cattle Country: Sustainable Agriculture – Exploring Net Zero, Indigenous Agriculture, Biodiversity
May 24, 2023 —
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 May 2023.

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Master of Applied Human Nutrition program takes important first step to accreditation
May 19, 2023 —
The Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences is pleased to report that the Master of Applied Human Nutrition (MAHN) program at the University of Manitoba has received “Registered” status with Accreditation Canada/EQual.

Announcing 2023 Student Affairs Participation Award
May 16, 2023 —
Congratulations to Emily Robb, who was unanimously selected as the recipient of the 2023 Student Affairs Participation Award by this year’s committee.

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Remembering Dr. Ed Larter
May 15, 2023 —
Dr. Edward (Ed) Nathan Larter, retired professor emeritus in the Department of Plant Science, passed away on May 9, 2023.