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John (Jack) Marsden Parker, Winnipeg
. 1914 – 1989
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Agricultural Hall of Fame: Jack Marsden Parker

Four Manitobans were inducted into the Manitoba Agricultural Hall of Fame at a ceremony in Portage la Prairie July 14. Over the next few weeks, we’re featuring each one with their citations

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Jack Marsden Parker began his working career in 1938 working for the Dominion of Canada Department of Agriculture where he served under Dr. Ellis as part of the team that completed the Soil Survey of Manitoba. After serving overseas in the Second World War, he was hired in 1946 as the province’s first soils specialist
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New dean of Agriculture and Food Sciences appointed at U of M

Dr. Karin Wittenberg begins a three-year term effective Jan. 1, 2015

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Dr. Karin Wittenberg has been appointed Dean of the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences at the University of Manitoba. She begins a three-year term effective January 1, 2015. A professor in the Department of Animal Science, Wittenberg has served as Acting Dean of the Faculty since July 2014. Prior to this position, she led
Willie Jacob Siemens
1938 –
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Agricultural Hall of Fame: Willie Siemens

Five new members of the Manitoba Agricultural Hall of Fame were inducted July 17 at a ceremony 
in Portage la Prairie. We’re featuring a new inductee each week

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Willie (Bill) Siemens was born in Kronsthal, Manitoba to David and Anna Siemens. In 1960 Bill married MaryAnne Dyck. They have two daughters, Beverly and Kelly. The family lived on the family farm in the Rural Municipality of Rhineland until 2000 when Bill and MaryAnne moved to Winkler. Bill began his farming career with his
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Agriculture Hall of Fame

Five Manitobans were honoured for their contribution to agriculture and their community at an induction ceremony for the Manitoba Agricultural Hall of Fame July 12. The Co-operator is featuring each in consecutive weekly editions

Ed Tyrchniewicz was born on January 20, 1941, and grew up on a farm at Prairie Grove, just outside of Winnipeg. He attended a one-room, one-teacher school up to Grade 8. Following high school at Provencher Collegiate in St. Boniface, Ed attended the University of Manitoba from which he obtained a degree in agricultural economics
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MRAC moves forward with new strategic plan

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An expanded mandate, a new agricultural foundation, and possibly a name change are some of the changes in the works for the Manitoba Rural Adaptation Council (MRAC) as it implements a new strategic plan. About 60 in attendance at last week’s annual general meeting heard details on how MRAC plans to significantly rebrand and reposition
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Agricultural Hall Of Fame – for Aug. 4, 2011

Keith Smith was born and raised on a farm in the Oak Lake area of Manitoba. Following high school, Keith attended the University of Manitoba from which he graduated with a B. Sc. in agriculture in 1955. Three years later, he graduated from the University of Wisconsin with an M. Sc. in Extension Education. In
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Agricultural Hall Of Fame – for Sep. 2, 2010

Cam Brown was born and raised on a farm in the St. Vital/St. Boniface area where his family produced cereals, vegetables and livestock. He attended Provencher School in St. Boniface. Upon graduation, he enrolled in the University of Manitoba where he obtained a BSA (’52) and an MSc (’55) in Swine Nutrition. Cam had a
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Dave Donaghy, Former Agriculture ADM, Passes

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Dave Donaghy, a former Manitoba Agriculture assistant deputy minister, died May 22 at the Concordia Hospital in Winnipeg. He was 61. Born in Boissevain Dec. 5, 1948, Donaghy grew up on a family farm near Ninga. He received an honours agriculture degree from the University of Manitoba in 1970, winning the gold medal. He later
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Kroeker’s Contribution To Potato Industry Honoured

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Don Kroeker, potato producer and industry leader, has received a certificate of merit for degree graduates from the University of Manitoba’s faculty of agricultural and food sciences. Kroeker graduated from the University of Manitoba in 1957 with a bachelor of science in agriculture specializing in agricultural economics. He received the Lieutenant-Governor’s Gold Medal for outstanding
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Agriculture Hall Of Fame – for Sep. 10, 2009

Bert Sandercock was born and educated at Morden, Manitoba. He completed his BSA and MSc in agriculture at the University of Manitoba. In his undergraduate years, he worked at the Morden Research Centre where he acquired a keen interest in horticulture. In 1950, Bert married Ella Eriksson. They raised three children: Shelley, Blair and Garth.

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