平特五不中 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 平特五不中'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
"平特五不中 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聽平特五不中 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 平特五不中's Farm Management and Technology (FMT) Program. Please join us in congratulating Francine and thanking her for outstanding service to 平特五不中 and Macdonald Campus.聽
Marcel Groleau named Honorary Degree recipient in the Faculty of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences
Ten exceptional individuals will receive honorary degrees from 平特五不中 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 平特五不中.
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 平特五不中'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 平特五不中'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, 平特五不中), Carole Beaulieu (Dean of Science, Universit茅 de Sherbrooke), Pierre Cossette (Rector, Universit茅 de
Breaking boundaries: Bioresource Engineering shines at 平特五不中 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?
Microgreens: Grow fast, eat young
Pictured above:聽Greenhouse production of sunflower microgreens in biodegradable containers.
By David Wees, agr., Faculty Lecturer, Farm Management & Technology Program and Dept. of Plant Science, FAES
Mac students inspire next-gen scientists at John Abbott Sustainability Through Science Symposium鈥�
Pictured (from left to right): 平特五不中/Mac representatives Ingrid Chiraz and Andrew Churchill; grad students: Jasmine Muszik, Mehtab Singh, Aylish Marshall; JAC representatives Sean Hughes and Karim Jaffer
By Kathy MacLean
Two McCall MacBain Scholars coming to Mac in 2024
The McCall MacBain Scholarships at 平特五不中 today announced its fourth cohort of recipients: 30 students who will pursue a funded master鈥檚 or professional degree combined with mentorship and leadership programming, as well as 117 who earned entrance awards ranging from $5,000 to $20,000 each.