A collaboration between OMAFRA and the University of Guelph |
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Stories of the Alliance people, places and programs generating impact in the agri-food sector in Ontario and around the world. |
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In this issue:
- Laboratory Services Division celebrates 25 years
- Join us at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair 2022
- Skills for Research Impact Workshop Series
- Touring the Elora Research Station
- READ: Recognizing the potential for growth in the Ontario craft cider sector
- Alliance people, places and programs in the media
- Upcoming events
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Laboratory Services Division celebrates 25 years |
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Congratulations to all the staff at the Animal Health Laboratory and the Agriculture and Food Laboratory for their ongoing dedication to providing comprehensive, reliable, accredited testing services to help build transparency and public confidence in the agri-food sector. |
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Join us at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair |
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Join the University of Guelph and the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs as we help celebrate the 100th anniversary of The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair!
The Royal is happy to welcome guests back in person for 2022. This November discover, learn and celebrate ‘A Century of Champions’!
Explore the U of G exhibit The Future of Food as it relates to climate change, food security, a strong food and agricultural economy, soil health, and One Health.
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Skills for Research Impact Workshop Series |
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Touring the Elora Research Station |
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After the easing of COVID restrictions, we have been thrilled to welcome back tours to the Elora Research Station, including the Ontario Dairy Research Centre, the Ontario Beef Research Centre and the Ontario Crops Research Centre.
From graduate students to members of the Ontario Council on University Research, we have welcomed groups with a research interest in beef, dairy and crops over the past several months and look forward to welcoming more.
Interested in organizing a tour? Please reach out to our research centre outreach coordinator at researchstation.info@uoguelph.ca. Please note there are biosecurity protocols in place for all visitors.
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READ: Recognizing the potential for growth in the Ontario craft cider sector |
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An inter-disciplinary research team at the University of Guelph aims to expand and diversify the local craft cider industry.
The team, led by Dr. George van der Merwe, a professor in the Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology, plans to help increase local cider production and expand markets in Ontario.
“Ontario plays an important role in Canada’s cider industry, but only one-quarter of the cider Ontarians consume is Ontario craft cider. The remainder is imported,” says van der Merwe. “Our research aims to address barriers in local cider production to grow the Ontario market.”
Launched in 2018, the project aims to improve growth of the craft cider industry by cultivating new yeast strains, developing new cider apple varieties and better understanding the impact of taxation on the industry.
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A selection of Alliance people, places and programs cited in popular and trade media. |
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U of G professor Dr. Mike von Massow speaks about recent consumer surveys.
Dr. Erica Pensini is part of a team developing low-energy strategies to purify polluted water. “We’ve been looking at the purification of surface water, groundwater and wastewater,” says Pensini, professor in the School of Engineering at U of G. “We found that it was possible to use molecules that are both water-loving and oil-loving to separate solvents from water.”
Alliance-funded researcher Dr. Michael Steele talks to Farmtario about breeding beef genetics to dairy cows.
Alliance-funded research Dr. Peter Sikkema shares data on weed management in dry beans. Sikkema was one of several researchers who presented their work at the Ontario Crops Research Centre - Huron at the recent Ontario Bean Growers research day.
HQP Scholar Dr. Saeid Tabatabaei is studying inflammatory response in bovine respiratory disease and could help design future approaches to prevent or treat BRD without the use of antibiotics.
Dr. Sarah Epp, a rural planning and development professor, talks about farmland loss in Ontario.
Dr. Shayan Sharif talks to Cottage Life about avian influenza outbreaks and poultry supply chains. Sharif, a professor at the Ontario Veterinary College, says it’s possible the outbreak could affect poultry supply chains, but it seems unlikely given the current pattern of transmission.
A U of G chemist has found a new way to turn methane into methanol, a discovery that may help stem global warming and create useful industrial products at the same time.
Michelle Edwards, director of agri-food data strategy at U of G, and her colleague Carly Huitema, manager, agri-food data strategy, are the driving forces behind the agri-food data strategy team, which is working to develop the semantic engine that will underpin U of G’s new data strategy.
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Beef Day @ Guelph
Saturday, November 26, 2022
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Join U of G researchers, OMAFRA specialists, and Beef Farmers of Ontario to learn about the latest Ontario beef research, take part in carcass quality sessions in the meat lab, and see the trials going on at the Ontario Beef Research Centre. |
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Faculty Information Exchange Series 2022-2023: Data Management Plans and Open Access
Friday, November 4, 2022 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.
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Are these plans more than just another funding requirement? Where do data management plans come into play and what support is available at U of G? Join the team to explore what this all means to your research.
Introduction and update from Office of Research Services:
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Karina McInnis, Associate Vice-President (Research Services), Office of Research Services
Perspective as a librarian, agri-food data strategist and a researcher:
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Dr. Michelle Edwards, Director, Agri-Food Data Strategy, Office of Research
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Lucia Costanzo, Research and Scholarship Librarian, McLaughlin Library
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Dr. Mary Ruth McDonald, Professor, Department of Plant Agriculture
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