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In conversation with Jamie Depolla, valedictorian for the Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences ‘B’ 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."

Published: 12 Jun 2024

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.

Published: 12 Jun 2024

鶹ýվ awards honorary doctorate to Marcel Groleau

By Myriam Laplante El Haïli, originally published in La terre de chez nous

On June 5, Marcel Groleau, former president of the Union des producteurs agricoles (UPA), was awarded 鶹ýվ's highest honor, an honorary doctorate. The distinction underlines the important legacy Mr. Groleau leaves to Quebec's agricultural sector.

Published: 12 Jun 2024

Skills shortage could lead to food insecurity

 A lack of scientists specialized in plant breeding could lead to ‘dire’ food security implications in Australia, and around the world, according to new research conducted across three continents. 

Plant breeding is a multidisciplinary science that underpins the global production of food, animal feed, fuel and fibre.  

Published: 12 Jun 2024

In conversation with Anna Gleason, valedictorian for the Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences ‘A’ ceremony

"鶹ýվ made me more comfortable with being myself and it gave me more confidence in both social and academic settings."

Published: 6 Jun 2024

Bioresource Engineering Professor Grant Clark receives 2024 Macdonald Campus Award for Teaching Excellence

“Kind, approachable, compassionate, patient, respectful, enthusiastic.” These are just a few of the words used by students describing 鶹ýվ Bioresource Engineering Associate Professor Grant Clark, recipient of the 2024 Macdonald Campus Award for Teaching Excellence, awarded at the June 5 convocation ceremony.

Published: 6 Jun 2024

Francine Lacelle receives 2024 Macdonald Campus Award of Excellence for Administrative and Support Staff

At last week's staff relations reception, Acting Dean Valérie Orsat presented the 2024 Macdonald Campus Award of Excellence for Administrative and Support Staff to Francine Lacelle, Administrative Supervisor of 鶹ýվ's Farm Management and Technology (FMT) Program. Please join us in congratulating Francine and thanking her for outstanding service to 鶹ýվ and Macdonald Campus. 

Published: 6 Jun 2024

Marcel Groleau named Honorary Degree recipient in the Faculty of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences

Ten exceptional individuals will receive honorary degrees from 鶹ýվ as part of Spring 2024 Convocation ceremonies. This year’s recipients represent a diverse array of leaders whose contributions span disciplines, industries, and continents.

Published: 23 May 2024

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’s food producers want to meet that demand — 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 鶹ýվ.

Published: 16 May 2024

Animal Science postdoc wins Concours de vulgarisation de la recherche de l’Acfas

Since 1993, l'Association francophone pour le savoir (Acfas) 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.

Published: 15 May 2024

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 鶹ýվ's Macdonald Campus farm, researchers are developing tools to detect problems before they occur.

Published: 14 May 2024

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 鶹ýվ's Department of Natural Resource Sciences, told the Montreal Gazette that warmer temperatures have influenced the habits of more than just wild turkey populations.

Published: 9 May 2024

New ECP3 greenhouse unveiled

From left to right: Roseann O’Reilly Runte (Director of CFI, Government of Canada), Hugo Dionne (Québec government representative), Marie-Claude Bibeau (Minister of National Revenue and MP for Compton—Stanstead), Peter Moffett (Director of CORSÈVE), Sébastien Roy (Professor of Biology, Université de Sherbrooke), Anja Geitmann (Dean of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, 鶹ýվ), Carole Beaulieu (Dean of Science, Université de Sherbrooke), Pierre Cossette (Rector, Université de

Published: 6 May 2024

Breaking boundaries: Bioresource Engineering shines at 鶹ýվ Design Day debut

Generations of Bioresource Engineering students have participated in the BREE 495 capstone design course. What innovative ideas did this year’s students come up with?

Published: 2 May 2024

Microgreens: Grow fast, eat young

Pictured above: Greenhouse production of sunflower microgreens in biodegradable containers.

By David Wees, agr., Faculty Lecturer, Farm Management & Technology Program and Dept. of Plant Science, FAES

Published: 2 May 2024

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