Barley Ring

Ours by design

The Agricultural Campus’ official ring was launched in 2010. The design features a textured pattern of barley around the band. Each ring is handmade by local artisan, Donna Hiebert. The barley pattern represents an essential element of agriculture. Barley has been a widely planted and harvested crop in Nova Scotia since the earliest times and it was one of the first crops planted on the Agriculture Campus in 1890.

Customize your ring

Rings are available in in 14k white and yellow gold, as well as stainless steel. Stainless steel rings have a patina finish. Choose from two different widths in 14K white or yellow gold or stainless steel. Custom engravings can be made inside the band. You can find more on our ordering information page.

Ring Days

Ring Days are held each year for graduating students. Potential graduates are encouraged to celebrate their achievements by purchasing our biggest symbol – our “Barley ring”.

During Ring Days, graduates can have their ring sized by the designer herself, Donna Hiebert. If an order is placed during this scheduled time, delivery is guaranteed for Barley Party.

Barley Party

Each spring the Alumni office hosts the Barley Party. All graduating students are invited to this event to celebrate the end of classes and the beginning of their status as an alumnus of the Agricultural Campus. Students who ordered a Barley ring during Ring Days are presented their ring at this exciting event.

Eligibility

You are eligible for a Faculty of Agriculture ring if:

  • You are in your graduating academic year of a degree or diploma program with the Faculty of Agriculture.
  • You have previously received a degree or diploma from the Faculty of Agriculture.
  • You receive an honourary degree from the university.
  • You are selected to receive an honourary ring by the institution. Up to two honourary rings may be awarded per year to a person(s) deemed suitable by Faculty of Agriculture’s Ring Committee and who meet the criteria for an honourary ring.
  • You completed a minimum of two years of study at the Faculty of Agriculture and went on to complete a professional degree (ie: Veterinary Medicine) from another institution and are approved by the Ring Committee.