Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences News Archive
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Op-ed: Driving toward a rechargeable world
February 25, 2020 —
When it comes to the transit fleet in Winnipeg, the home of North America’s leading bus manufacturer, isn’t it time for the three levels of government to come together around a fully electrified transit fleet?
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CBC: In search of the perfect loaf: U of M researchers hone science behind healthier bread that tastes good
February 20, 2020 —
Scientists use Canadian Light Source to study how lower salt content influences bread dough and micro-bubbles
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Sustainability
University students solve world problems at Invent for the Planet competition
February 19, 2020 —
Team "HUB-It", winners of the Invent for the Planet idea and design competition, took home the grand prize of $1,000, three months of mentorship at the North Forge Technology Exchange and the chance to continue to the final round in the international competition in Texas on March 31 – April 2.
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Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
New course ponders Indigenous issues in food systems
February 18, 2020 —
Students will learn the role of Indigenous agriculture and food globally, and in their final project, develop a proposal addresssing a target issue
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Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
We want your story!
February 18, 2020 —
Help us inspire the next generation of agricultural and food science professionals
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Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
Getting hands-on with agricultural policy development
February 13, 2020 —
Diploma in Agriculture students presented a resolution at the Keystone Agricultural Producers annual general meeting
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Baking the perfect loaf
February 11, 2020 —
UM scientists used the Canadian Light Source at USask to analyze bubbles in dough to help create healthier bread
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Wpg Free Press: Online Winnipeg atlas charts food deserts, ‘city-wide’ insecurity
February 6, 2020 —
Food insecurity in Winnipeg, and health problems associated with it, have spread far beyond the city's poorest neighbourhoods, the map shows
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Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
AG e-news February 4, 2020
February 4, 2020 —
News and events from the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
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Students
Volunteer at UM Orientation 2020!
January 31, 2020 —
Orientation volunteers and more experienced Orientation team leaders build skills in leadership and communication, and receive credit on their co-curricular record (CCR).