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AgVisionTV: Dr Val Farmer, Put Your Marriage Ahead Of The Farm. Thoughts On Building Relationships On Your Farm.

Added by Kevin Stewart on July 31, 2010 at 4:54am — No Comments

Will the Liberals reverse their decision about on farm solar power generation MicroFIT rates?

Blindsided by the light

August 2010 Rural Voice column by John Beardsley…

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Added by John Beardsley on July 28, 2010 at 1:08am — 1 Comment

KnowMycotoxins.com makes mycotoxins a hot topic in 2010

In the past two and a half years, the…

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AALP Class 13 North American Study Tour Day 11 - Going Home



July 15, 2010 - We awoke to a foggy morning on the final day of the legendary AALP Class 13 study tour. The mood on the bus was happy as we looked forward…

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AALP Class 13 North American Study Tour Day 10



July 14, 2010 - We packed our bags this morning and left Washington for Andrews Air Force Base. There…

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AALP Class 13 North American Study Tour Day 9



July 13, 2010 - It was another early morning as Day 9 kicked off for the AALP 13 class. The group decided to get an early start as we would be battling traffic heading into the downtown core of Washington…

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AALP Class 13 North American Study Tour Day 8



July 12, 2010 – The eighth day of our tour took Class 13 to Chesapeake Bay to learn about the opportunities and challenges in this area. The Chesapeake Bay…

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AALP Class 13 North American Study Tour Day 7



Sunday, July 11, 2010 - We started our day at 10:00 a.m. with the bus dropping our group off in the heart of Washington DC in the National Mall area.…



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AALP Class 13 North American Study Tour Day 6



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AALP Class 13 North American Study Tour Day 5

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AALP Class 13 North American Study Tour Day 4

July 8, 2010 - As the class travelled from the state of Ohio and into Pennsylvania, we enjoyed the rolling hills and deep wooded valleys on our way to State College PA, home of Penn State University. It was here that we would meet a number of cutting edge leaders from the Pennsylvania Commonwealth.



Upon our arrival in State College, we were fortunate to have Mr. Russell… Continue

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AALP Class 13 North American Study Tour Day 3

July 7, 2010 – Today was a step back in time as we continued our tour through north-central Ohio. Our first stop was the…

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AALP Class 13 North American Study Tour Day 2

July 6, 2010 – Day two of the legendary AALP North American Study Tour continued despite sweltering heat. A continental breakfast greeted the class at 7:30 a.m., although there were those who chose to skip breakfast and bank the extra…

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AALP Class 13 North American Study Tour Day 1



Day one of Class 13’s North American Study Tour came to an end after a 10 hour trek to our first destination point in Columbus, Ohio. We covered a lot of Ohio landscape…

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C&M Seeds Wheat School: Pat Lynch Shows How to Scout for Fusarium and Discusses Use of Fungicide Treatments.

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Pulse and Soybean growers reflect on a year of challenges and success

For Manitoba's pulse and soybean growers, 2024 was a year of unexpected challenges and surprising success. Daryl Domitruk, Executive Director of the Manitoba Pulse and Soybean Growers (MPSG), reflected on the year, noting that early conditions didn’t inspire much optimism. “Our crops went into cold, dry ground that quickly turned wet and stormy. We were bracing for a tough year,” Domitruk said. However, as the season progressed, weather conditions improved, creating an environment particularly favorable for soybeans and dry beans. The result? Strong yields that helped compensate for lower-than-usual market prices. “Peas were a bit more variable because they don’t handle excess moisture well, but even there, we had decent results,” Domitruk added. “Looking back, 2024 was a solid year for our industry.” As farmers across the prairies turn their attention to 2025, optimism remains steady. Soybeans continue to attract interest due to their ability to reduce fertilizer and crop protecti

Cultivating Community Resilience: Masstown Market's Role in Advancing Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security at Dalhousie

Agriculture, community support and local business entrepreneurship is a powerful combination that can foster sustainable development and strengthen local economies. Community supported agriculture and small agricultural businesses can also play a vital role in addressing local food insecurity. Such is the case with Masstown Market and alum Laurie Jennings, whose generous donation is fueling the Cultiv8 program at Dalhousie’s Faculty of Agriculture. This funding will help complete a climate battery greenhouse and provide student internships and programming to boost community food security and enhance entrepreneurship. Masstown Market is a thriving family business which began as a farm-gate operation in the spring of 1969. Laurie grew up on the family farm and from an early age was involved in planting, harvesting and retailing. He graduated from Dalhousie in 1987 with a BSc in Biology. Laurie is an icon in the local food movement and has been committed to supporting local business an

From Academia to Agriculture: Former PhD student and supervisor launch innovative vertical farming venture

It’s fairly common for supervisors to stay in touch with their former PhD students. Many continue as collaborators in research, teach together, and maintain close friendships after their formal supervisor-student relationship comes to an end. Less common? Going into business together. But that’s exactly where Dr. Ernest Korankye (Class of ’13 and ’18) and Dr. Raj Lada have found themselves, over a decade after they first met. “I never pictured myself as an entrepreneur,” says Dr. Lada, professor emeritus at the Faculty of Agriculture. “But I discovered in my retirement that staying at home was very difficult for me. Starting a new endeavour with Ernest felt like a natural fit.” Ernest came to Nova Scotia from Ghana in 2010 after enrolling in the NSAC Master of Science program. Raj was not his original supervisor, but a twist of fate brought them together. Ernest would go on to complete both his MSc and PhD as part of Dr. Lada’s research program on Christmas trees,  focusing on bals

Nuffield Canada Scholar Presentations set for Halifax

On January 24, at 1 pm, Nuffield Canada will be hosting their Scholar Presentations at the Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel. Anyone interested is welcome to attend

John Jaques retires from Sunshine Asparagus

After an illustrious career spanning nearly 40 years with the Asparagus Farmers of Ontario, John Jaques has announced his retirement, leaving behind a legacy of dedication and leadership within the Asparagus Farmers of Ontario community. Jaques, who served 12 years as chair, has been an integral part of the asparagus industry, advocating for farmers and championing sustainable agricultural practices.

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