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The changing face of the Farm Management and Technology Program

Women make up more than 50 per cent of the graduating cohort for first time in program history.

Convocation is a special time and an important milestone in the lives of graduating students. Today’s virtual Convocation ceremony for the Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences enjoyed a milestone of a more collective fashion, however.

Published: 15 Jun 2021

Conversations with valedictorians: Sreedurga Cherukumalli, Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences

“It becomes so easy to do your part when everyone around you is doing their part to live sustainably.”

Hailing from around the world, McGill’s valedictorians are a diverse, multitalented group. When they came to the University, they brought with them their unique backgrounds, passions and ambitions.

Published: 15 Jun 2021

Sustainable Sparks: Klara Winkler on planting the seeds of a good Anthropocene

Follow the journey of environmental scientist and McGill researcher Klara Winkler on the search for bright spots of sustainability at McGill By Maya Willard-Stepan, Communications Intern, McGill Office of Sustainability

Amidst the doom and gloom of the climate crisis, it can be difficult to envision a sustainable future – or even see positive change.

Published: 15 Jun 2021

Associate Professor Stéphane Bayen receives 2021 Agilent Thought Leader Award

Setting the standard in the fight against food fraud

Published: 15 Jun 2021

Bioresource engineer Michael Ngadi receives CAAIN grant

MatrixSpex Solutions, founded by Bioresource Engineer and James McGill Professor Michael Ngadi, is the first funding recipient of The Canadian Agri-Food Automation and Intelligence Network (CAAIN) for its project: Optimizing Hyper-Eye: An Integrated Solution for Assessment of Fertility and Gender of Pre-Incubated Eggs.

Published: 1 Jun 2021

Combattre le racisme en nutrition

La nutrition ne peut plus ĂȘtre que l’affaire de femmes blanches, minces et souriantes qui mangent des pommes – le clichĂ© de la nutritionniste vue par Google Images. Un groupe de travail sur le racisme en nutrition « a Ă©tĂ© mis sur pied il y a quelques mois, dans la foulĂ©e de la mort de George Floyd et des questions qui en ont dĂ©coulé », indique MĂ©lanie Champagne, directrice des communications de l’Ordre des diĂ©tĂ©tistes-nutritionnistes du QuĂ©bec. Portrait de la situation, en sept bouchĂ©es.

Published: 31 May 2021

GoodLeaf souhaite bĂątir une ferme verticale Ă  Longueuil

L’entreprise ontarienne GoodLeaf, dont le principal actionnaire est le gĂ©ant de l’alimentation McCain, espĂšre acheter des terrains qui appartiennent Ă  la Ville de Longueuil dans les prochaines semaines pour y bĂątir une ferme verticale qui permettrait de produire de petites laitues et des pousses dĂšs 2022, a appris Le Devoir.

Published: 21 May 2021

Canada geese: What you may not know about the pesky national symbol

Many Canadians are familiar with the honking and hissing that marks the beginning of the spring season, some might be more intimately familiar with the feeling of large wings batting about the sides of their head, but one thing is for certain: most Canadians have a Canada goose story.

Published: 12 May 2021

With planet’s future on the line, scientists seek a full accounting of nature’s assets

'Eco-accounting' project aims to produce a comprehensive tally of our natural landscapes, to better aid decision-making around land management

The bean counters have arrived and Elena Bennett [Natural Resource Sciences] could not be happier.

Published: 26 Apr 2021

Water: Preserving a precious commodity

To mark World Water Day (March 22), Bioresource Engineering Professor Chandra Madramootoo a member of the steering committee of the Global Framework on Water Scarcity in Agriculture – expands on the theme of this year’s World Water Day: Valuing Water, and describes the goals of the federal government’s Canada Water Agency, which is in the process of being created. He is contributing to this effort. 

Published: 31 Mar 2021

Narwal tusks reveal mercury exposure related to climate change

“Our research shows that climate change is having substantial impacts on Arctic ecosystems, with consequences for exposure to toxic pollutants like mercury,” says co-author Jean-Pierre Desforges, a Postdoctoral Fellow [NRS] at Ïăœ¶ÊÓÆ” under the supervision of Nil Basu [NRS/SHN] and Melissa McKinney [NRS].

Published: 31 Mar 2021

Rural Alaskans struggle to access and afford water

Water scarcity in rural Alaska is not a new problem, but the situation is getting worse with climate change. Lasting solutions must encourage the use of alternative water supplies like rainwater catchment and grey water recycling.

Published: 31 Mar 2021

Growing that bright red berry

Bieler Cranberries Inc. is the largest single-site cranberry farm in Canada producing up to 40 million pounds of fruit a year, and its founder and president Marc Bieler is recognized as Canada’s Cranberry King. The road to this achievement, however, was not a straight line. Along the way, Bieler encountered detours, new opportunities and changes of plans — all fueled by a passion for the land and an entrepreneurial spirit.

Published: 31 Mar 2021

Le marketing des aliments locaux

“Il faudrait que l’engouement pour les produits locaux, pour les produits du terroir et pour ce qui est fabriquĂ© au QuĂ©bec demeure, mĂȘme une fois cette pandĂ©mie terminĂ©e. Tous ces bons rĂ©flexes qu'on a dĂ©veloppĂ©s pour acheter des produits locaux doivent rester, et les Ă©piciers devront continuer Ă  nous offrir ces produits-lĂ , Ă  bien les identifier et Ă  les mettre en Ă©vidence.” Pascal ThĂ©riault, FacultĂ© des sciences de l’agriculture et de l’environnement de l'UniversitĂ© McGill.

Published: 25 Mar 2021

ValĂ©rie Orsat wins ‘Engineering and Physical Sciences’ Suffrage Science award

Bioresource engineering prof cited for research excellence and role as mentor for women entering the field

Published: 12 Mar 2021

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