Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences News Archive
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
Tasters Needed – Wild Rice Research Study
July 19, 2024 —
We are recruiting ten to twelve volunteers to participate in a Sensory Research Study in Food and Human Nutritional Sciences in the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences called Flavouromics for Wild Rice.
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
Don Flaten inducted into Manitoba Agricultural Hall of Fame
July 17, 2024 —
The professor emeritus in the Department of Soil Science was honoured for his significant field research in soil fertility and crop nutrition, his extension with commodity groups, industry and government and his dedication to agricultural education.
Price Faculty of Engineering
Engineering Responses to Wicked Problems
July 15, 2024 —
The theme of the conference, “Engineering Responses to Wicked Problems,” emphasized the difficulty of issues in our current world. It aimed to focus attendees' on problems that are seemingly impossible to solve because of incomplete, contradictory and changing requirements.
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
Bill Guenter inducted into Canadian Poultry Hall of Fame
July 14, 2024 —
In May 2024, Animal Science professor emeritus Dr. Bill Guenter was inducted into the Canadian Poultry Research Network Hall of Fame
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
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.
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
Meet the RBC Scholars
July 9, 2024 —
Learn more about the students working with Faculty researchers on low-emission agriculture and food systems research.
Research and International
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.
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
Western Producer: Wet conditions stoke sclerotinia fears
July 3, 2024 —
Wet conditions stoke sclerotinia fears
Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning
Bringing work-integrated learning into the classroom with Dr. Snehil Dua
July 2, 2024 —
The hot lunch project is one of many ways that Dr. Snehil Dua incorporates Experiential Learning (EL) into her teaching. She is always looking for ways to help her students be prepared for the dynamic demands of the food industry.
Research and International
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.