Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences News Archive
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Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
CTV Saskatchewan: How to stay tick-free this summer
April 11, 2024 —
How to stay tick-free this summer
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Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
Global News: ‘Oatzempic’ is gaining steam online. What is this weight loss trend?
April 10, 2024 —
‘Oatzempic’ is gaining steam online. What is this weight loss trend?
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Libraries
Science Library closes for renovation beginning May 1, 2024
April 5, 2024 —
As part of the Machray Hall redevelopment, the Jim Peebles Science and Technology Library (Science Library) will be closed to walk-in use beginning May 1, 2024. Access to print and digital collections, librarians, and other services will continue to be available during the closure. The library will undergo a transformation, resulting in new student study spaces and services.
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Research and International
The Conversation: How agroecology can be part of a ‘just transition’ for Canada’s food system
April 4, 2024 —
Problems in Canada’s food system are being felt from field to fork — and they are increasingly hard to swallow.
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Research and International
Insect Friends and Foes
April 4, 2024 —
On Wednesday April 24, 2024, join the UM Knowledge Exchange for an exploration of efforts to address the declining population of bees and other beneficial insects, along with recent advances in controlling pests like mosquitoes.
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Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
Discover Weyburn: Detailed risk mapping could help Saskatchewan farmers
April 3, 2024 —
Discover Weyburn: Detailed risk mapping could help Saskatchewan farmers
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Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning
Nutritional Sciences students get a true taste of the real world
March 27, 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 prepare for the dynamic demands of the food industry.
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Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
Students pitch tasty new products at UM Food Fight
March 25, 2024 —
Seven student teams recently squared off in front of a panel of judges to pitch their unique food creations at the University of Manitoba Food Fight.
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Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
The Hill Times: Agriculture can do more than just put food on our plate
March 18, 2024 —
The Hill Times: Agriculture can do more than just put food on our plate
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Research and International
Twelve UM researchers receive Insight Development Grants
March 13, 2024 —
Twelve new UM research projects seeking to build knowledge and understanding about people and societies have received federal funding.