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

December 18th, 2024

News

From Academia to Agriculture: Former PhD student and supervisor launch innovative vertical farming venture

Dr. Ernest Korankye and Dr. Raj Lada are blending science, entrepreneurship, and sustainability with their new venture, VerFa, revolutionizing microgreens production while tackling food security and nutrition.

Student led food security programs boosted by record setting fundraiser

Post-secondary schools across Nova Scotia stepped up in a big way on Giving Tuesday, raising $343,000 to address student food security.

Class of '59 fund enhances Veterinary Technology Education

Vet Tech students were the recent benefactors of the Class of ’59 Teaching & Development Fund. Newly purchased advanced clinical simulators are helping students bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and hands-on animal care.

2025 Conference on University Teaching & Learning

The call for proposals is now open! This year’s conference theme is, “Creating Connections: Building Communities Within, Between and Beyond our Institutions”.

Preparations before you leave campus

With the end of 2024 fast approaching, we jointly ask that all Dalhousie community members help us protect the campus from freeze-ups or other issues, and to keep it both safe and energy efficient over the holidays.

Holiday Hours

Please note the following holiday office hourse

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