In conversation with Jamie Depolla, valedictorian for the Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences 鈥楤鈥� ceremony
"The Mac Campus community is one of inclusivity, kindness and open-mindedness. I have felt loved, encouraged and pushed to do better every day."
How to reduce the ecological footprint of your plate without becoming vegan?
Are you having guests over for a barbecue at the end of the week? What will you put on the grill? Animal proteins, most likely. Even if we know the effects of red meat consumption on the environment and potentially on health, for many people it's inconceivable to go without.
缅北强奸 awards honorary doctorate to Marcel Groleau
By Myriam Laplante El Ha茂li, originally published in聽La terre de chez nous
On June 5, Marcel Groleau, former president of the Union des producteurs agricoles (UPA), was awarded 缅北强奸's highest honor, an honorary doctorate. The distinction underlines the important legacy Mr. Groleau leaves to Quebec's agricultural sector.
Skills shortage could lead to food insecurity
聽A lack of scientists specialized in plant breeding could lead to 鈥榙ire鈥� food security implications in Australia, and around the world, according to new research conducted across three continents.聽
Plant breeding is a multidisciplinary science that underpins the global production of food, animal feed, fuel and fibre.聽聽
In conversation with Anna Gleason, valedictorian for the Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences 鈥楢鈥� ceremony
"缅北强奸 made me more comfortable with being myself and it gave me more confidence in both social and academic settings."
Bioresource Engineering Professor Grant Clark receives 2024 Macdonald Campus Award for Teaching Excellence
鈥淜ind, approachable, compassionate, patient, respectful, enthusiastic.鈥� These are just a few of the words used by students describing聽缅北强奸 Bioresource Engineering聽Associate Professor Grant Clark, recipient of the 2024 Macdonald Campus Award for Teaching Excellence, awarded at the June 5 convocation ceremony.
Francine Lacelle receives 2024 Macdonald Campus Award of Excellence for Administrative and Support Staff
At last week's staff relations reception, Acting Dean Val茅rie Orsat presented the聽2024 Macdonald Campus Award of Excellence for Administrative and Support Staff聽to Francine Lacelle, Administrative Supervisor of 缅北强奸's Farm Management and Technology (FMT) Program. Please join us in congratulating Francine and thanking her for outstanding service to 缅北强奸 and Macdonald Campus.聽
Government of Canada invests $6M in climate change adaptation and interdisciplinary research at 缅北强奸
聽Two 缅北强奸-led climate change mitigation projects receive funding from the New Frontiers in Research Fund鈥檚 (NFRF) International Joint Initiative for Research in Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation Competition. Thirteen researchers receive grants through the NFRF Exploration Competition.
Marcel Groleau named Honorary Degree recipient in the Faculty of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences
Ten exceptional individuals will receive honorary degrees from 缅北强奸 as part of Spring 2024 Convocation ceremonies. This year鈥檚 recipients represent a diverse array of leaders whose contributions span disciplines, industries, and continents.
Developing a healthier, more profitable food industry in Quebec
As the cost of living continues to rise, our need for affordable, local, and nutritious foods has never been greater. Quebec鈥檚 food producers want to meet that demand 鈥� but how can they innovate and stay competitive in a challenging economy?
Finding answers is the mission of the Consortium for Research, Innovation and the Transformation of Agri-food (Consortium RITA) at 缅北强奸.
Animal Science postdoc wins Concours de vulgarisation de la recherche de l鈥橝cfas
Since 1993, l'Association francophone pour le savoir (Acfas)聽has been inviting up-and-coming scientists to popularize their research through an annual competition.
Open to master's, doctoral and post-doctoral students from all Canadian universities, the competition encourages the production of texts, audio and video files, and comic strips that shed light on subjects from all disciplines.
Video: AI in milk production
Dairy producers know that the slightest change in the behavior of cows can give an indication of their state of health. But since they can't be everywhere at once, artificial intelligence could help improve and extend the lives of their livestock. In 缅北强奸's Macdonald Campus farm, researchers are developing tools to detect problems before they occur.
What's with all the wild turkeys in Montreal?
Wild turkey sightings are on the rise in Montreal.
David Bird, emeritus professor of wildlife biology in 缅北强奸's Department of Natural Resource Sciences, told the Montreal Gazette that warmer temperatures have influenced the habits of more than just wild turkey populations.
New ECP3 greenhouse unveiled
From left to right: Roseann O鈥橰eilly Runte (Director of CFI, Government of Canada), Hugo Dionne (Qu茅bec government representative), Marie-Claude Bibeau (Minister of National Revenue and MP for Compton鈥擲tanstead), Peter Moffett (Director of CORS脠VE), S茅bastien Roy (Professor of Biology, Universit茅 de Sherbrooke), Anja Geitmann (Dean of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, 缅北强奸), Carole Beaulieu (Dean of Science, Universit茅 de Sherbrooke), Pierre Cossette (Rector, Universit茅 de
Breaking boundaries: Bioresource Engineering shines at 缅北强奸 Design Day debut
Generations of Bioresource Engineering students have participated in the BREE 495 capstone design course. What innovative ideas did this year鈥檚 students come up with?