https://www.dal.ca/faculty/agriculture/news-events/news.html Dalhousie RSS News - Alumni & Friends Wed, 16 Sep 2026 07:15:35 GMT 2026-09-16T07:15:35Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/agriculture/news-events/news/2026/06/05/life_executive_2026.html Meet your Life Executive for the Class of 2026. Alumni & Friends News Fri, 05 Jun 2026 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/agriculture/news-events/news/2026/06/05/life_executive_2026.html Stephanie Rogers 2026-06-05T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/agriculture/news-events/news/2025/11/21/homecoming_2025_recap.html Homecoming 2025 was a great success! We were pleased to host many events, including the Atlantic Agricultural Hall of Fame, the Blue and Gold Alumni Awards Dinner, Homecoming Breakfast with the Dean, and reunions for members of the classes of '50, '56, '61 and '75.  Alumni & Friends Mon, 10 Nov 2025 16:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/agriculture/news-events/news/2025/11/21/homecoming_2025_recap.html Colette Wyllie 2025-11-10T16:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/agriculture/news-events/news/2025/10/27/celebrating_excellence__2025_blue_and_gold_awards_honour_three_outstanding_alumni.html Each year, the Faculty of Agriculture proudly celebrates alumni who exemplify leadership, dedication, and community impact through the Blue and Gold Awards. Alumni & Friends Mon, 27 Oct 2025 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/agriculture/news-events/news/2025/10/27/celebrating_excellence__2025_blue_and_gold_awards_honour_three_outstanding_alumni.html Stephanie Rogers 2025-10-27T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/agriculture/news-events/news/2025/10/01/blue___gold_awards_2025.html Congratulations to the 2025 Blue and Gold Alumni Award winners! Alumni & Friends Wed, 01 Oct 2025 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/agriculture/news-events/news/2025/10/01/blue___gold_awards_2025.html Stephanie Rogers 2025-10-01T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/agriculture/news-events/news/2025/08/12/celebrating_15_years_of_partnership__the_road_to_150.html Dalhousie University’s Faculty of Agriculture is on the Road to 150 having celebrated a significant milestone, marking the delivery of the 141st tractor in its highly successful partnership with Case IH and Tidal Tractor. Alumni & Friends Department of Animal Science and Aquaculture News Tue, 12 Aug 2025 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/agriculture/news-events/news/2025/08/12/celebrating_15_years_of_partnership__the_road_to_150.html Stephanie Rogers 2025-08-12T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/agriculture/news-events/news/2025/08/08/class_of__64_contributes_new_picnic_table_to_alumni_gardens.html The Class of 1964 donated a square picnic table to the Alumni Gardens to mark their 60-year class reunion. Alumni & Friends Fri, 08 Aug 2025 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/agriculture/news-events/news/2025/08/08/class_of__64_contributes_new_picnic_table_to_alumni_gardens.html Colette Wyllie 2025-08-08T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/agriculture/news-events/news/2025/07/17/balancing_boots_and_books__dr__jolene_vermeulen_s_life_as_a_vet__farmer__and_educator.html Jolene started working at the Faculty of Agriculture in 2021, where she teaches in the animal science and biovet programs, as well as the diploma in business management and veterinary technology programs Alumni & Friends Department of Animal Science and Aquaculture News Thu, 17 Jul 2025 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/agriculture/news-events/news/2025/07/17/balancing_boots_and_books__dr__jolene_vermeulen_s_life_as_a_vet__farmer__and_educator.html Stephanie Rogers 2025-07-17T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/agriculture/news-events/news/2025/07/10/rolling_with_pride__dalhousie_agriculture_celebrates_love__community__and_color_in_the_truro_pride_parade.html The Faculty of Agriculture proudly participated in the 2025 Truro Pride parade Alumni & Friends Events Thu, 10 Jul 2025 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/agriculture/news-events/news/2025/07/10/rolling_with_pride__dalhousie_agriculture_celebrates_love__community__and_color_in_the_truro_pride_parade.html Stephanie Rogers 2025-07-10T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/agriculture/news-events/news/2025/06/18/jon_raymond_dykstra_finds_his_place_in_agriculture_and_energy.html Jon Raymond Dykstra (Class of ’09) has built a diverse and impactful career rooted in his lifelong passion for agriculture. Alumni & Friends Department of Animal Science and Aquaculture News Wed, 18 Jun 2025 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/agriculture/news-events/news/2025/06/18/jon_raymond_dykstra_finds_his_place_in_agriculture_and_energy.html Stephanie Rogers 2025-06-18T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/agriculture/news-events/news/2025/06/12/faculty_of_agriculture_celebrates_excellence__leadership__and_legacy_at_class_of_2025_graduation_banquet.html The Faculty of Agriculture recently celebrated the remarkable achievements of the Class of 2025 during its annual Graduation Banquet—a tradition that celebrates not only academic excellence, but community, leadership, and lasting impact of its students on campus life. Alumni & Friends News Thu, 12 Jun 2025 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/agriculture/news-events/news/2025/06/12/faculty_of_agriculture_celebrates_excellence__leadership__and_legacy_at_class_of_2025_graduation_banquet.html Stephanie Rogers 2025-06-12T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/agriculture/news-events/news/2025/06/10/from_combat_boots_to_crop_science__jeff_robinson_s_journey_from_military_to_masters.html After a 13-year career in the Canadian Armed Forces, Jeff Robinson is now fighting climate change through sustainable agriculture. Alumni & Friends Department of Plant Food and Environmental Sciences News Tue, 10 Jun 2025 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/agriculture/news-events/news/2025/06/10/from_combat_boots_to_crop_science__jeff_robinson_s_journey_from_military_to_masters.html Stephanie Rogers 2025-06-10T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/agriculture/news-events/news/2025/06/09/city_streets_to_farm_fields__jacqueline_fogel_finds_her_passion.html When Jacqueline realized her engineering program was not sparking joy, she and her mom began researching animal science programs. She spent the past five semesters completing her degree at the Faculty of Agriculture in Truro, Nova Scotia Alumni & Friends Department of Animal Science and Aquaculture News Mon, 09 Jun 2025 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/agriculture/news-events/news/2025/06/09/city_streets_to_farm_fields__jacqueline_fogel_finds_her_passion.html Stephanie Rogers 2025-06-09T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/agriculture/news-events/news/2025/06/05/mia_s_lifelong_passion_for_animals_drives_her_journey_to_become_a_large_animal_veterinarian.html Mia Keddy’s path to becoming a large animal veterinarian is defined by resilience. Alumni & Friends Department of Plant Food and Environmental Sciences News Thu, 05 Jun 2025 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/agriculture/news-events/news/2025/06/05/mia_s_lifelong_passion_for_animals_drives_her_journey_to_become_a_large_animal_veterinarian.html Stephanie Rogers 2025-06-05T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/agriculture/news-events/news/2025/06/05/blades__blazes_and_books__how_ben_fraser_found_his_fire.html Growing up in Brookfield, just 20 minutes from campus, and playing Jr. A hockey for the Truro Bearcats, the Faculty of Agriculture was a natural fit for Ben Fraser Alumni & Friends Department of Plant Food and Environmental Sciences News Department of Plant and Animal Sciences Thu, 05 Jun 2025 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/agriculture/news-events/news/2025/06/05/blades__blazes_and_books__how_ben_fraser_found_his_fire.html Stephanie Rogers 2025-06-05T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/agriculture/news-events/news/2025/06/03/myles_sweet_turns_a_family_legacy_and_global_experience_into_a_promising_career_in_artisanal_cheesemaking.html Blending history with hands-on global experience, Myles Sweet, Class of 2025, is creating a future in artisanal cheesemaking Alumni & Friends News Department of Business and Social Sciences Tue, 03 Jun 2025 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/agriculture/news-events/news/2025/06/03/myles_sweet_turns_a_family_legacy_and_global_experience_into_a_promising_career_in_artisanal_cheesemaking.html Stephanie Rogers 2025-06-03T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/agriculture/news-events/news/2025/05/21/cultivating_financial_success__how_ronda_bellefontaine_helps_farmers_grow_their_business_savvy.html In 2007, Ronda took a two-year leave of absence from her position with the PEI Department of Agriculture. Seeing the need for support for financial management on farms, especially in the rapidly changing era of the computer, Ronda launched her own venture to help address this challenge. Like Nobody’s Business was born Alumni & Friends News Department of Business and Social Sciences Wed, 21 May 2025 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/agriculture/news-events/news/2025/05/21/cultivating_financial_success__how_ronda_bellefontaine_helps_farmers_grow_their_business_savvy.html Stephanie Rogers 2025-05-21T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/agriculture/news-events/news/2025/04/24/connection__passion_and_purpose.html Connection, passion and purpose were celebrated with the presentation of 92 rings to the Class of 2025 during the 15th annual Barley Party held Friday, April 4th. Alumni & Friends News Thu, 24 Apr 2025 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/agriculture/news-events/news/2025/04/24/connection__passion_and_purpose.html Stephanie Rogers 2025-04-24T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/agriculture/news-events/news/2025/04/22/always_more_than_one_path.html “It’s not just social justice or human rights or just being an environmentalist but the combination of all those things.” Alumni & Friends Department of Plant Food and Environmental Sciences News Plant Science Tue, 22 Apr 2025 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/agriculture/news-events/news/2025/04/22/always_more_than_one_path.html Stephanie Rogers 2025-04-22T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/agriculture/news-events/news/2025/03/13/you_re_invited_to_barley_party_2025_.html Join us as we celebrate the end of classes, the accomplishments of our hard-working soon-to-be graduates, and for this year, 15 years of the Barley Ring tradition! Alumni & Friends News Thu, 13 Mar 2025 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/agriculture/news-events/news/2025/03/13/you_re_invited_to_barley_party_2025_.html Stephanie Rogers 2025-03-13T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/agriculture/news-events/news/2025/03/06/dalhousie_agricultural_campus_hosts_largest_ever_aggiewil_career_fair__connecting_nearly_400_students_with_employers.html The event provides an opportunity for both students and faculty to connect with employers and learn about summer employment, internships and career opportunities. Alumni & Friends News Thu, 06 Mar 2025 16:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/agriculture/news-events/news/2025/03/06/dalhousie_agricultural_campus_hosts_largest_ever_aggiewil_career_fair__connecting_nearly_400_students_with_employers.html Stephanie Rogers 2025-03-06T16:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/agriculture/news-events/news/2025/02/21/potato_power__ongoing_philanthropic_collaboration_elevates_research_in_sustainable_agriculture.html McCain Foods and Potatoes New Brunswick renew Dalhousie’s prestigious McCain Research Chair, extending their commitment to food security. Alumni & Friends News Research Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/agriculture/news-events/news/2025/02/21/potato_power__ongoing_philanthropic_collaboration_elevates_research_in_sustainable_agriculture.html Stephanie Rogers 2025-02-21T16:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/agriculture/news-events/news/2025/02/04/cultivating_a_stronger_community.html As the second week of June arrives, Niran Foster (Class of ’19) dives into the rhythm of summer harvesting. For he and his wife Cadine, running a farm is not just a continuation of their families’ legacy but also a way to support the local community. Alumni & Friends Department of Plant Food and Environmental Sciences News Plant Science Tue, 04 Feb 2025 16:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/agriculture/news-events/news/2025/02/04/cultivating_a_stronger_community.html Stephanie Rogers 2025-02-04T16:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/agriculture/news-events/news/2025/01/29/barley_boutique_launched.html Iconic wool blankets and other campus treasures now available online Alumni & Friends News Wed, 29 Jan 2025 16:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/agriculture/news-events/news/2025/01/29/barley_boutique_launched.html Stephanie Rogers 2025-01-29T16:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/agriculture/news-events/news/2025/01/15/new_face_on_campus___jordan__leurdijk.html Jordan Leurdijk is the new Outdoor Classroom and Landscape Manager, effective January 13, 2025. Alumni & Friends News Wed, 15 Jan 2025 16:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/agriculture/news-events/news/2025/01/15/new_face_on_campus___jordan__leurdijk.html Stephanie Rogers 2025-01-15T16:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/agriculture/news-events/news/2025/01/14/from_cows_to_salmon__kaitlin_guitard_s_journey_in_sustainable_food_production_how_a_dalhousie_graduate_turned_her_passion_for_animals_into_a_thriving_aquaculture_career_on_canada_s_west_coast.html How a Dalhousie graduate turned her passion for animals into a thriving aquaculture career on Canada’s West Coast. Alumni & Friends Department of Animal Science and Aquaculture News Tue, 14 Jan 2025 16:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/agriculture/news-events/news/2025/01/14/from_cows_to_salmon__kaitlin_guitard_s_journey_in_sustainable_food_production_how_a_dalhousie_graduate_turned_her_passion_for_animals_into_a_thriving_aquaculture_career_on_canada_s_west_coast.html Stephanie Rogers 2025-01-14T16:00:00Z