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The little-known—and threatened—orcas of the North Atlantic

Anaïs Remili, PhD(AgEnvSc)'23, an ecotoxicologist and postdoctoral researcher, tracks contaminants that threaten the health of North Atlantic orcas. While Pacific orca populations are well studied, little is known about those that swim off the Canadian and European east coasts, and they are less protected.

Published: 10 Sep 2024

Feeding Quebecers—alumni-founded Ferme Coopérative Tourne-Sol is thriving

Ferme Coopérative Tourne-Sol, founded by five ±«ÓãÖ±²¥ graduates, supplies fresh, organic produce to about 700 families, and, with its seed business and planning tools, is giving a boost to fellow farmers and gardeners

By François Shalom for the ±«ÓãÖ±²¥ Reporter

Published: 27 Aug 2024

The Jean-Martin Fortier phenomenon

In a recent article, L'actualité does a deep dive into small-scale farm enthusiast, author, and star of the popular series Les fermiers Jean-Martin Fortier (BA'02).

Published: 7 Aug 2024

To remove CO2 from the atmosphere, this former ±«ÓãÖ±²¥ postdoc's startup looks to biomass

In 2019, while doing post-doctoral research in ±«ÓãÖ±²¥'s Department of Natural Resource Sciences, Qinhong Cai (better known as Tammy) travelled to Nunavut to join the Oceans Protection Plan, a federal initiative designed to improve marine safety and increase the protection and restoration of coastal and seaway ecosystems.

Published: 22 Jul 2024

2024 inductees selected for Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame, including two former Mac professors

Four agricultural champions from across Canada have been selected by the Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame as its 2024 inductees. Dr. Bruce Coulman, Dr. Michael Eskin, Paul Larmer and Dr. Charles Vincent will be formally inducted on November 2 at a ceremony during the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto, Ontario.

Published: 26 Jun 2024

Louis Robert (BScAgr’82, MSc’86), from agriculture to art

There aren’t many agronomists who have a piece of artwork that carries their name, but ±«ÓãÖ±²¥ Macdonald alum Louis Robert (BScAgr’82, MSc’86 – Agricultural Science and Plant Science) is one.

Published: 26 Jun 2024

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

±«ÓãÖ±²¥ 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 ±«ÓãÖ±²¥'s highest honor, an honorary doctorate. The distinction underlines the important legacy Mr. Groleau leaves to Quebec's agricultural sector.

Published: 12 Jun 2024

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

"±«ÓãÖ±²¥ made me more comfortable with being myself and it gave me more confidence in both social and academic settings."

Published: 6 Jun 2024

Ottawa Valley Farm to Fork finds new revenue stream in growing field of agritourism

What started as a Mac alum and her husband's humble vegetable garden has grown into an Ottawa Valley agri-tourism destination offering everything from accommodation and dining to education and tours, the Ottawa Business Journal writes.

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 ±«ÓãÖ±²¥'s Macdonald Campus farm, researchers are developing tools to detect problems before they occur.

Published: 14 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, ±«ÓãÖ±²¥), Carole Beaulieu (Dean of Science, Université de Sherbrooke), Pierre Cossette (Rector, Université de

Published: 6 May 2024

Breaking boundaries: Bioresource Engineering shines at ±«ÓãÖ±²¥ 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

Mac students inspire next-gen scientists at John Abbott Sustainability Through Science Symposium 

Pictured (from left to right): ±«ÓãÖ±²¥/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

Published: 2 May 2024

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