Browse the latest newsworthy stories from the Dal Agriculture community. Got a tip? Email Colette Wyllie at colette.wyllie@dal.ca with your news and story ideas.
A natural choice: alumnus launches course on cannabis production
Alex Buckley (BSc (Agr)’19) worked with the Faculty of Agriculture to develop and launch a new online extended learning course on Cannabis Production and Management. Georgia Lewis (BSc (Agr)’14) and Daniel Gillis (BSc (Agr)’08, MSc’11) also developed course content.
Believe That you Can: Dara Pelkey-Field (BSc(Ag)’02)
Dara Pelkey-Field’s (BSc(Ag)’02) determination to succeed has made her a successful equestrian and a top triathlete.
Dr. Claude Caldwell’s (MSc’75) advice to new Agriculture grads
Dr. Claude Caldwell (MSc’75) gave advice to Dalhousie Agriculture grads during their convocation last week. The Truro Daily covered his advice and caught up with Dr. Caldwell about his time at Dalhousie both as a student and professor. By Emma Geldart “It’s a beautiful day.” For more than 20 years, Dr. Claude Caldwell has made […]
A new venture for TapRoot Farms
Farmers Patricia Bishop (BScAg’99) and Josh Oulton (Tech’96) own TapRoot Fibre Lab, a Nova Scotia flax fibre and linen producer, and now, processor.
Speaking from experience: Alumni advice for the Class of 2017
Nine alumni share practical, inspirational and philosophical advice for the Class of 2017 as they embark on the next chapter of their lives.
Couple named Atlantic region’s 2017 Outstanding Young Farmers
When they didn’t stand to inherit a farm, Lauchie MacEachern (BSc (Agriculture)’01) and Jolene MacEachern (BSc (Agriculture)’02) embarked on an unconventional way to acquire one.
Research could boost blueberry production in N.S.
Apiculturist Robyn McCallum (BScAg’13) is exploring native bee populations — work that could have a positive impact on blueberry production in N.S. She will defend her thesis later this spring. McCallum is part of a farming family who are making their mark on agriculture in Atlantic Canada.
Alumni startups join clean tech acceleration program
Startups led by Joy Hillier (DTech’08), Sebastian Manchester (BEng’12, MASc’14), Kianoosh Yazdani (BEng’06) and Dal professor Dr. Alex Martynenko have been selected to join an acceleration program and access $20,000 each to develop their businesses.
Alumnus encouraging young people to consider work in agriculture
Chris Oram (BSc (Agriculture)’11) is working with the Canadian Young Farmers Forum to organize events in Corner Brook and St. John’s, Newfoundland, aiming to engage young people seeking information regarding careers in agriculture.
New alumna wins award to pursue breast cancer research
Wasundara Fernando (MSc (Agriculture)’14) is studying the anti-cancer properties of certain foods, thanks to the funding and support she earned through the Cancer Research Training Program Award.