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

April 10th, 2024

News

Dalhousie University investigates natural therapeutics to manage cancers of companion animals

In collaboration with Canadian pet nutraceutical company Adored Beast Apothecary, Dr. Vasantha Rupasinghe is developing a manufacturing process for pet nutraceutical products to help manage cancers of dogs.

Dr. Derek Lynch honoured for Outstanding Leadership in Organic Science

Dr. Derek Lynch was honoured with the award of Outstanding Leadership in Organic Science. Derek is a professor of Agronomy and Agroecology at Dalhousie University, Faculty of Agriculture teaching soil science, organic field crop management and urban agriculture.

Dalhousie sociologist receives $1.9M to cultivate network aimed at reducing emissions in Canadian agriculture

Dr. Karen Foster was selected to lead a new national research network that supports the equitable transition to net-zero in Canadian agriculture and its periphery industries.

Lifting Nova Scotia Workshop - Travel sign up

Travel by bus to Dalhousie's Lifting Nova Scotia Workshop from Truro. Strong participation from the Agricultural Campus is important for this session.

Annual sustainability and transportation survey

Faculty and staff are invited to complete the annual Campus Sustainability and Transportation Survey to help improve existing programs and implement new initiatives. Win $100 on your DalCard.

Facilities Management charge out rates

Facilities Management has updated its charge out rates for the new fiscal year

Interactive Ergonomic Workshop

The Dal @ Work team, would like to invite you to an in-person interactive ergonomic workshop.

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