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White and Green Chickpeas

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CBC Saskatchewan: Turning prairie pulses into flour at the University of Manitoba

December 2, 2024 — 
Turning prairie pulses into flour at the University of Manitoba

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Two technicians work on equipment in a lab in the Richardson Centre.

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Funding for food ingredient research and development available

December 1, 2024 — 
Are you a Canadian small-to-medium size enterprise looking for financial support to assist your food ingredient R&D program?

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Children interact with an agriculture theme educational display

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Cattle Country: University of Manitoba and industry partners are promoting the provinces beef production to the public

December 1, 2024 — 
University of Manitoba’s (UM) Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences (FAFS) staff, graduate students and industry partners are working together to promote agriculture production in Manitoba through a series of public events.

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Dr. Argenis Rodas-Gonzales and Manitoba beef producer Trevor Atchison during the 2015-16 Beef Researcher Mentorship Program.

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Beef Cattle Research Council: Celebrating 10 Years of the BCRC Beef Researcher Mentorship Program

November 29, 2024 — 
This year the Beef Cattle Research Council celebrates a decade of its Beef Researcher Mentorship Program, which has connected more than 40 mentees with countless beef producer and industry mentors to bridge the gap between science and industry.

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Certificate of Merit 2025 nominations promo

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Nominate a community leader for Certificate of Merit 2025

November 25, 2024 — 
The Certificate of Merit is presented by the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences and the School of Agriculture in recognition of leadership with agricultural organizations and outstanding service to the community at large.

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Dr. Nazanin Vafaei working in her lab studying canola oil.

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Winnipeg Free Press: ‘Groundbreaking work’: U of M researcher honoured for solvent-free canola oil extraction

November 22, 2024 — 
‘Groundbreaking work’: U of M researcher honoured for solvent-free canola oil extraction

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Wild rice field

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The Globe and Mail: Circular-economy-based food systems

November 22, 2024 — 
Circular-economy-based food systems

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Pigs run through three weighing stations in the barn at the Bruce D. Campbell Farm and Food Discovery Centre near Glenlea, Man.

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Farmtario: Porcus Optimus scale system promises low-labour pig weighing

November 22, 2024 — 
Porcus Optimus scale system promises low-labour pig weighing

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Mural celebrates legacy of home economics and human ecology in Manitoba

November 20, 2024 — 
The artwork presents a detailed timeline, tracing key milestones and pivotal events in the field from the 1800s to the present day.

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Three award plaques sit on a table.

Celebrating biosystems engineering alumni

November 19, 2024 — 
These awards are intended to help us celebrate achievements made by people who have graduated from our programs.

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