HÂţ»­ RSS News /faculty/agriculture/news-events/news.html HÂţ»­ RSS News Sat, 16 Nov 2024 07:14:03 GMT 2024-11-16T07:14:03Z AC graduates driving innovation and growth in the Dairy Industry with Lely North America /faculty/agriculture/news-events/news/2024/11/14/ac_graduates_driving_innovation_and_growth_in_the_dairy_industry_with_lely_north_america.html Alumni are making significant contributions to the dairy industry, with many working at Lely North America, a leader in automated milking and feeding technology. Alumni & Friends News Thu, 14 Nov 2024 16:00:00 GMT /faculty/agriculture/news-events/news/2024/11/14/ac_graduates_driving_innovation_and_growth_in_the_dairy_industry_with_lely_north_america.html Stephanie Rogers 2024-11-14T16:00:00Z Homecoming 2024 Photo Recap /faculty/agriculture/news-events/news/2024/11/12/homecoming-2024-photo-recap.html The annual Faculty of Agriculture Homecoming weekend took place from October 17-19, 2024. Alumni & Friends News Wed, 13 Nov 2024 00:07:00 GMT /faculty/agriculture/news-events/news/2024/11/12/homecoming-2024-photo-recap.html Colette Wyllie 2024-11-13T00:07:00Z Hall of Fame inducts four new members /faculty/agriculture/news-events/news/2024/11/07/hall_of_fame_inducts_four_new_members.html Every October the Atlantic Agricultural Hall of Fame celebrates the contributions made by four individuals to the agriculture industry in Atlantic Canada. Alumni & Friends News Thu, 07 Nov 2024 16:00:00 GMT /faculty/agriculture/news-events/news/2024/11/07/hall_of_fame_inducts_four_new_members.html Stephanie Rogers 2024-11-07T16:00:00Z 2024 Blue & Gold Awards presented /faculty/agriculture/news-events/news/2024/11/07/2024_blue___gold_awards_presented.html The Blue and Gold Awards program honours alumni who have distinguished themselves through outstanding service to the Faculty of Agriculture, their communities, Atlantic Canada and beyond. Alumni & Friends News Thu, 07 Nov 2024 16:00:00 GMT /faculty/agriculture/news-events/news/2024/11/07/2024_blue___gold_awards_presented.html Stephanie Rogers 2024-11-07T16:00:00Z Honouring Indigenous Knowledge: Community Food Systems in the Philippines /faculty/agriculture/news-events/news/2024/11/06/honouring_indigenous_knowledge__community_food_systems_in_the_philippines.html Dal AC International invites you to join us on Thursday November 7, for a public presentation and discussion on “Honouring Indigenous Knowledge: Community Food Systems in the Philippines”. News Wed, 06 Nov 2024 16:00:00 GMT /faculty/agriculture/news-events/news/2024/11/06/honouring_indigenous_knowledge__community_food_systems_in_the_philippines.html Stephanie Rogers 2024-11-06T16:00:00Z Food Services Reading Week Hours ‑ November 11 ‑ 15, 2024. /faculty/agriculture/news-events/news/2024/11/06/food_services_reading_week_hours___november_11___15__2024_.html Please note the following hours for food service on campus during reading week. News Wed, 06 Nov 2024 16:00:00 GMT /faculty/agriculture/news-events/news/2024/11/06/food_services_reading_week_hours___november_11___15__2024_.html Stephanie Rogers 2024-11-06T16:00:00Z Cultivating Healing: Growing Through Grief /faculty/agriculture/news-events/news/2024/11/06/cultivating_healing__growing_through_grief.html When Karen Spackman began planning for her retirement, she had a clear goal: to enroll in a Master Gardener program. News Wed, 06 Nov 2024 16:00:00 GMT /faculty/agriculture/news-events/news/2024/11/06/cultivating_healing__growing_through_grief.html Stephanie Rogers 2024-11-06T16:00:00Z United Way Campaign Update /faculty/agriculture/news-events/news/2024/11/06/united_way_campaign_update.html A huge thank you to those who have participated in the 2024 United Way Campaign! News Wed, 06 Nov 2024 16:00:00 GMT /faculty/agriculture/news-events/news/2024/11/06/united_way_campaign_update.html Stephanie Rogers 2024-11-06T16:00:00Z Cultivating Community Resilience: Masstown Market's Role in Advancing Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security at HÂţ»­ /faculty/agriculture/news-events/news/2024/11/04/cultivating_community_resilience__masstown_market_s_role_in_advancing_sustainable_agriculture_and_food_security_at_dalhousie.html Masstown Market and the Jennings family and their generous donation is fueling the Cultiv8 program at HÂţ»­â€™s Faculty of Agriculture. Alumni & Friends News Mon, 04 Nov 2024 16:00:00 GMT /faculty/agriculture/news-events/news/2024/11/04/cultivating_community_resilience__masstown_market_s_role_in_advancing_sustainable_agriculture_and_food_security_at_dalhousie.html Stephanie Rogers 2024-11-04T16:00:00Z Look Who's Talking ‑ Robert Larsen /faculty/agriculture/news-events/news/2024/10/28/look_who_s_talking___robert_larsen.html Robert's passion for agriculture, student life and volunteer work, along with his vast network of connections, have made him a valuable asset to the Alumni Association as a director on the Board Alumni & Friends News Mon, 28 Oct 2024 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/agriculture/news-events/news/2024/10/28/look_who_s_talking___robert_larsen.html Stephanie Rogers 2024-10-28T15:00:00Z Lifting our communities /faculty/agriculture/news-events/news/2024/10/23/lifting_our_communities.html Mi’kmaw Natural Resources course added to curriculum for winter semester 2025 News Wed, 23 Oct 2024 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/agriculture/news-events/news/2024/10/23/lifting_our_communities.html Stephanie Rogers 2024-10-23T15:00:00Z FAFU Students Celebrate Mid‑Autumn Festival in Cox Kitchen /faculty/agriculture/news-events/news/2024/10/23/fafu_students_celerated_mid_autumn_festival_in_cox_kitchen.html A Mooncake Celebration for students from Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University (FAFU) was held last month on campus supported by the Dal AC Global Education fund. News Wed, 23 Oct 2024 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/agriculture/news-events/news/2024/10/23/fafu_students_celerated_mid_autumn_festival_in_cox_kitchen.html Stephanie Rogers 2024-10-23T15:00:00Z Growing with Confidence: Shirley Thorn’s Journey as a Master Gardener in Training /faculty/agriculture/news-events/news/2024/10/16/growing_with_confidence__shirley_thorn_s_journey_as_a_master_gardener_in_training.html For Shirley Thorn, becoming a Master Gardener in training has been a transformative experience. News Wed, 16 Oct 2024 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/agriculture/news-events/news/2024/10/16/growing_with_confidence__shirley_thorn_s_journey_as_a_master_gardener_in_training.html Stephanie Rogers 2024-10-16T15:00:00Z Flu shot Clinic on campus /faculty/agriculture/news-events/news/2024/10/16/flu_shot_clinic_on_campus.html Here are the list of available dates for flu immunizations at Dal AC in Student Health & wellness. News Wed, 16 Oct 2024 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/agriculture/news-events/news/2024/10/16/flu_shot_clinic_on_campus.html Stephanie Rogers 2024-10-16T15:00:00Z Bringing Worlds Together /faculty/agriculture/news-events/news/2024/10/10/bringing_worlds_together.html The Faculty of Agriculture is deeply committed to being a world leader in addressing global and local food security, sustainability, health and well-being. As HÂţ»­ embarks on its largest fundraising campaign to date, the Faculty of Agriculture aims to create solutions and educate future agricultural leaders to revolutionize the industry in our region – and beyond. Alumni & Friends News Thu, 10 Oct 2024 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/agriculture/news-events/news/2024/10/10/bringing_worlds_together.html Stephanie Rogers 2024-10-10T15:00:00Z Funding Announced for Organic Science Cluster 4: Advancing the Sustainability of Canadian Agriculture /faculty/agriculture/news-events/news/2024/10/09/funding_announced_for_organic_science_cluster_4__advancing_the_sustainability_of_canadian_agriculture.html Kody Blois, Member of Parliament for Kings–Hants, Nova Scotia and Chair of the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food has announced up to $6.8 million for Organic Science Cluster 4 (OSC4) through Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s (AAFC) AgriScience Program, an initiative under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership. News Wed, 09 Oct 2024 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/agriculture/news-events/news/2024/10/09/funding_announced_for_organic_science_cluster_4__advancing_the_sustainability_of_canadian_agriculture.html Stephanie Rogers 2024-10-09T15:00:00Z Annapolis Royal Historic Gardens Field Trip /faculty/agriculture/news-events/news/2024/10/09/annapolis_royal_historic_gardens_field_trip.html LANDS and the Department of Plant, Food, and Environmental Science will be offering a field trip to Annapolis Royal and the Annapolis Royal Historic Gardens. News Wed, 09 Oct 2024 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/agriculture/news-events/news/2024/10/09/annapolis_royal_historic_gardens_field_trip.html Stephanie Rogers 2024-10-09T15:00:00Z Mixing Dough and Dirt: A Former Pastry Chef's Unique Experience in San Francisco /faculty/agriculture/news-events/news/2024/10/04/mixing_dough_and_dirt__a_former_pastry_chef_s_unique_experience_in_san_francisco.html A life-long passion for baking led former pastry chef Amy Ruijgrok to the International Food business program and an internship opportunity in San Franciso, California. News Fri, 04 Oct 2024 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/agriculture/news-events/news/2024/10/04/mixing_dough_and_dirt__a_former_pastry_chef_s_unique_experience_in_san_francisco.html Stephanie Rogers 2024-10-04T15:00:00Z McCain Foundation Post Doctoral Fellows in Sustainable Agriculture 2024 – 2025 /faculty/agriculture/news-events/news/2024/10/04/mccain_foundation_post_doctoral_fellows_in_sustainable_agriculture_2024___2025.html Five new post doctoral fellows at the Faculty of Agriculture will be addressing food insecurity, water quality and availability, soil degradation and more thanks to the generous funding of the McCain Foundation. Alumni & Friends News Fri, 04 Oct 2024 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/agriculture/news-events/news/2024/10/04/mccain_foundation_post_doctoral_fellows_in_sustainable_agriculture_2024___2025.html Stephanie Rogers 2024-10-04T15:00:00Z Faculty and Staff Class ‑ College Royal /faculty/agriculture/news-events/news/2024/10/02/faculty_and_staff_class___college_royal.html College Royal will be held October 18th and faculty and staff are encouraged to participate. News Wed, 02 Oct 2024 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/agriculture/news-events/news/2024/10/02/faculty_and_staff_class___college_royal.html Stephanie Rogers 2024-10-02T15:00:00Z Innovation in the Field /faculty/agriculture/news-events/news/2024/09/27/innovation_in_the_field.html A showcase of innovation was held in the field on the HÂţ»­ Agricultural Campus last Thursday as part of the university’s inaugural innovation week. Alumni & Friends News Fri, 27 Sep 2024 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/agriculture/news-events/news/2024/09/27/innovation_in_the_field.html Stephanie Rogers 2024-09-27T15:00:00Z Together we do More /faculty/agriculture/news-events/news/2024/09/24/together_we_do_more.html Orange is the colour of hands-on learning on the HÂţ»­ Agricultural Campus with the renewal of an equipment partnership with Kubota Canada. Alumni & Friends News Tue, 24 Sep 2024 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/agriculture/news-events/news/2024/09/24/together_we_do_more.html Stephanie Rogers 2024-09-24T15:00:00Z Abigail Higdon joins animal conservation efforts in Australia /faculty/agriculture/news-events/news/2024/09/19/abigail_higdon__joins_animal_conservation_efforts_in_australia.html This summer, Abigail Higdon, 18, of Burin, Newfoundland, embarked on an extraordinary two-week adventure in Australia, immersing in a once-in-a-lifetime veterinary shadowing opportunity. News Thu, 19 Sep 2024 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/agriculture/news-events/news/2024/09/19/abigail_higdon__joins_animal_conservation_efforts_in_australia.html Stephanie Rogers 2024-09-19T15:00:00Z Lana Bos Manager, International /faculty/agriculture/news-events/news/2024/09/18/lana_bos_manager__international.html HÂţ»­ Faculty of Agriculture and International would like to congratulate and welcome Lana Bos as Manager, International. Alumni & Friends News Wed, 18 Sep 2024 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/agriculture/news-events/news/2024/09/18/lana_bos_manager__international.html Stephanie Rogers 2024-09-18T15:00:00Z Residence Office Closure /faculty/agriculture/news-events/news/2024/09/12/residence_office_closure.html Please note the following office closure News Thu, 12 Sep 2024 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/agriculture/news-events/news/2024/09/12/residence_office_closure.html Stephanie Rogers 2024-09-12T15:00:00Z