Philippe Sabourin’s memoir shares author’s formative farm years in the Red River Valley, as well as lessons rooted in world travel and the food systems found there.
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Prairie Roots and Wings: Manitoba agrologist memoir recalls journey of discovery
Philippe Sabourin’s recently published memoir shares tales of formative years on a farm in Manitoba, as well as lessons rooted in world travel and the food and agriculture systems found there
Executive editor recognized for lifetime achievement
Laura Rance-Unger looks back at four decades as a farm journalist and editor, including a long history at the reins of the Manitoba Co-operator
Laura Rance-Unger, former Manitoba Co-operator editor, swept up the Canadian Farm Writers Federation 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award on Sept. 20.
A place of national honour for former deputy ag minister, Dori Gingera-Beauchemin
Long public service, focus on community and industry leadership launch Dori Gingera-Beauchemin into 2025 Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame honourees
Long public service, focus on community and industry leadership launch Dori Gingera-Beauchemin into 2025 Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame honourees
University of Manitoba honours three agriculture alumni
Cathey Day, Fred Greig and Kim McConnell were chosen for the University of Manitoba’s 2025 certificates of merit
Cathey Day, Fred Greig and Kim McConnell were chosen for the University of Manitoba’s 2025 certificates of merit from the agricultural and food sciences faculty.
Dennis Laycraft to be inducted into the Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame
Long-time beef industry champion Dennis Laycraft to be honoured for his decades of dedication to agriculture this fall
Long-time beef industry champion Dennis Laycraft will be among the six 2025 names added to the Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame this fall.
Manitoba author dissects wool supply chain politics
Anna Hunter’s new book, The True Cost of Wool, explores current wool production systems in Canada and pitches more robust local manufacturing
Anna Hunter’s new book, The True Cost of Wool, explores current wool production systems in Canada and pitches more robust local manufacturing
Six agriculture leaders named Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame
The six 2025 Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame inductees range from long-serving farm policy makers to researchers and business leaders
The six 2025 Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame inductees range from long-serving farm policy makers to researchers, agriculture advocates and food business leaders.
Growing garlic by the thousands in Manitoba
How does this Manitoba farm grow garlic? Row by row to the tune of 28,000 plants, and sometimes more
Rebekah Sandford planted 28,000 garlic plants by hand last year on her operation near St. Malo, Manitoba. She’s one of the few local garlic growers in the province and on the Prairies.
Al Loyns remembered for dedication to students
The respected, retired University of Manitoba professor passed away in mid-February
Respected, retired University of Manitoba professor Al Loyns passed away in mid-February.
Western Manitoba farm keeps flour milling local
Engrained Flour Co., owned and operated by Chris and Lindsey Raupers, brings farm-to-table flour milling service to Canadian food companies and restaurants
Engrained Flour Co., owned and operated by Chris and Lindsey Raupers, brings farm-to-table flour milling service to Canadian food companies and restaurants
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