Faculty of Agriculture E-Bulletin
News and events for Dalhousie Agricultural Campus

September 12th, 2024

News

Dal researchers to lead national team to modernize Canada’s soil data infrastructure

Soil plays a massive role in combating climate change by storing carbon. Now, a historic grant — the largest ever awarded to Dal's Faculty of Agriculture — will help a team of Dal researchers improve Canada's ability to make the most of this nature-based solution to a warming climate.

Abigail Higdon, Joins Animal Conservation Efforts in Australia

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.

Imhotep’s Legacy Academy ‑ Culture of Growing program: Summer Harvest Annual Event

Twenty-four students in Grades 7 – 12 recently participated in the Culture of Growing program, a youth-led community garden and greenhouse program that contributes to community food security.

Global blueberry market to grow for at least another five years

The blueberry world gathered August 24 to 29 for the 13th International Symposium.

Animal Care and Use Community Rep

The Dalhousie Agricultural Campus (Truro Campus) is currently recruiting for a volunteer position on the Animal Care and Use Committee. The committee is seeking applications for a Community Representative.

Residence Office Closure

Please note the following office closure

Updated land acknowledgement

Dalhousie’s land acknowledgement has been updated to better reflect the importance of Indigenous Peoples, their Treaty rights, and significant contributions to our university and our communities.

Dalhousie University

The Faculty of Agriculture E-Bulletin is a service of Communications and Marketing. To include a news or an event submission please email agnews@dal.ca by end of day Monday. Stay up-to-date and subscribe to Today@Dal now.