University of Manitoba canola researcher Michael Eskin will be inducted into the Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame this fall.
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Celebrating Michael Eskin’s canola legacy
The University of Manitoba canola researcher will be inducted into the Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame this fall
TV-star vet gets national honour
Dr. Keri Hudson Reykdal was recognized by the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association in June
Dr. Keri Hudson Reykdal was recognized by the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association in June.
University of Manitoba honours Verwey, Steppler
Faces of Ag: The University of Manitoba’s School of Agriculture has honored 90 people since the award was founded in the early 1980s
Two Manitoban agriculture leaders were honoured for outstanding professional contributions and public service at a University of Manitoba celebration June 1. Jill Verwey and Ian Steppler received certificates of merit, presented by the faculty and the School of Agriculture, a June 2 news release from the university read. Verwey runs a mixed dairy, beef and
‘Trallala’ takes hemp expert on magical journey
Anndrea Hermann’s fascination with hemp led her from Missouri to Manitoba, where she jumped into a fledgling industry
[UPDATE: July 12, 2023] A little hempseed named Trallala is sitting on her plant when an elderly cat named Max passes beneath and tells her about a mysterious field of singing flowers. She pleads with the black and white feline to take her there. Adventure follows as Trallala travels across “Hempworld” farm, meeting friends and learning everything
Bison in the blood
Faces of Ag: Erin and Jason Boily started a bison cow-calf operation from scratch before the pandemic forced them to pivot
The plan was to grow slowly. When Erin and Jason Boily of Iron Head Bison Ranch bought the farmstead that once belonged to his grandparents, they took a year to tear down old fences, put up new ones, clear brush and generally lay the groundwork for their bison herd. When their first animals arrived in
Bridging the gap for livestock data
Face of Ag: New professor says data science can provide significant value to animal science
A new professor at the University of Manitoba aims to turn data into dollars for Manitoba livestock producers. Gabriel Dallago has joined the Department of Animal Science as an assistant professor in digital livestock production. Dallago describes his research as being somewhere between animal and computer sciences. “What I do fits within that whole idea
A match made in heaven
Faces of Ag: Conservation and organic farming go hand in hand for Rossburn couple
A Rossburn-area couple says a decision to conserve 50 acres of land flows naturally from their organic farming mindset. “You should be trying to align yourself with nature rather than working against it,” Colin Bialkoski said. He and his wife, Cheryl, farm organic grains with his parents and their family. In fall 2022, they signed
Comedy and cowboys: The voice of rodeo wit
Faces of Ag: Gordon Mark’s career has run the gamut from competitor to a storied rodeo clown and now, an announcer
Gordon Mark has fond memories of the grandstands in Miami, Man. It was here that a younger Mark surged into the arena astride a horse, twirling a rope overhead. He may even have won some prize money at this small town in south-central Manitoba. It was also here that Mark was hired for one of
Two shining stars of Manitoba’s agriculture
Faces of Ag: The Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame honoured two Manitobans for their contributions to agriculture
The list of new inductees to the Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame includes two Manitoba men. Digvir Jayas and Ashok Sarkar were noted for the innovation and leadership provided to Canada’s agricultural landscape. Why it matters: Every year, Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame accepts nominations based on an individual’s outstanding contributions to the agricultural and
Portage la Prairie 4-H leader recognized for 42 years’ service
Faces of Ag: Sandra Duchak chipped in to keep her kids’ club afloat. Decades later, she’s still finding joy in helping kids find their voice, confidence
The adage is the average person is more afraid of public speaking than death. Sandra Duchak was no exception when she started volunteering with the Gainsborough 4-H club 42 years ago. Before long all four of her kids were in the club, and all of them had communications projects to do. She had to up
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