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Research and International

The Free Press: How Vertical Farming Is Strengthening Food Security in Manitoba

May 12, 2025 — 
For decades, food insecurity has plagued Manitoba’s isolated northern communities. In these areas, high transportation costs make healthy food harder to find and more expensive for individuals and families.

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Ruchira Nandasiri and his team are responsible for profiling and optimizing growing conditions for the OCN smart farm to create vegetables that may combat the progression of diabetes. (Karen Pauls/CBC)

Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences

CBC News: Can we grow veggies designed to combat diabetes? Manitoba researchers hope so

August 21, 2024 — 
Can we grow veggies designed to combat diabetes? Manitoba researchers hope so

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Price Faculty of Engineering

Western Producer: Vertical farming champion looks to stack Manitoba’s future

May 1, 2024 — 
Vertical farming champion looks to stack Manitoba’s future

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