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An appetite for business—º«¹úÂãÎè experience helped dietetics student build a company that’s true to her values

Although Zoey Li, BSc(NutrSc)’17, always had an interest in business, she never expected to launch a company that helps people take charge of their health.

Li, who was recently named to the Forbes 30 Under 30 in the food and beverage category, built her success on her ability to find opportunities, develop new skills and make connections, as an undergraduate and afterward.

Published: 10 Apr 2024

Thousands flock to John Abbott to take in solar eclipse

On Monday, º«¹úÂãÎè played host to thousands of people for the spectacular solar eclipse with a series of public events at the downtown campus, the Gault Nature Reserve, and on the West Island (with Macdonald Campus collaborating with John Abbott College).

Near perfect weather conditions – especially following last week’s snowfall – drew throngs of Montrealers outside to take part in what will be for many, a once-in-a-lifetime event.

Published: 10 Apr 2024

Celebrating our exceptional student leaders

Macdonald community members gathered at the Ceilidh on Wednesday, April 3, to celebrate the Gold Key Recipients for 2024. Students, staff, friends, and family listened in as Daniil Batanau, Henry Cordoba Novoa, Sara Kosumi, Philippe Leblond, and Henry Lee shared their inspiring stories of how they became involved in community life at Macdonald Campus and how rewarding it has been for them to give back to their fellow students.

Published: 9 Apr 2024

Artificial intelligence in the barn

Imagine cows roaming freely in a barn equipped with cameras and sensors linked to artificial intelligence in a system that predicts their mood and lifespan. Implementing such a system is the mission of the new Research and Innovation Chair in Animal Welfare and Artificial Intelligence (WELL-E), created jointly by º«¹úÂãÎè and UQAM thanks to $5 million in funding over five years.

Published: 2 Apr 2024

Ottawa Valley Farm Show highlights latest technology and techniques in Canadian farming

The Ottawa Valley Farm Show, a cornerstone event for the agricultural industry, not only celebrates the achievements of local farmers but also showcases the latest agricultural products and technologies essential for sustaining industry growth.

Caitlin Allen, a recent graduate of º«¹úÂãÎè's Farm Management and Technology Program, aspires to one day own a dairy farm, but knows that passion and hard work are just part of the puzzle. Innovation is crucial.

Published: 14 Mar 2024

Macdonald Campus Farm ranked best managed dairy herd in Vaudreuil−Soulanges

Each year, Lactanet recognizes top performing herds and outstanding dairy herd management based on the Herd Performance Index.  º«¹úÂãÎè's Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences is very proud to share Macdonald Campus Farm’s results for 2023 and to underline the farm’s ranking:

1 of 29 herds in Vaudreuil−Soulanges

Published: 28 Feb 2024

School of Human Nutrition Student Wins Prix Étoiles Montantes Yves-Deshaies du Réseau CMDO

Macdonald Campus student Meryem Talbo (BSc(NutrSc)'17, MSc(NutrSc)'19; pictured above on the right) has been awarded the Prix Étoiles Montantes Yves-Deshaies du Réseau CMDO, revealed during the Joint Scientifique meeting of the CMDO network and the Société Québécoise de Lipidologie, de Nutrition et de Métabolisme (SQLNM) held in February.

Published: 27 Feb 2024

Why the price of bananas stays low and steady

Although bananas are not immune to price spikes, as seen recently due to poor harvests, the desire of retailers to keep them affordable and an efficient production chain largely explain why the popular fruit remains among the most accessible in the supermarket year round, agronomist and economist Pascal Thériault, º«¹úÂãÎè Farm Management and Technology Program Director,

Published: 27 Feb 2024

How º«¹úÂãÎè alum and Canadian wheat warrior Margaret Newton helped fight against a rusty menace

In the second installment of their "brief history of wheat" series for Good News Grows, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada tells the story of º«¹úÂãÎè alum Margaret Newton (BSA 1918, MSc 1919) and her rise in the world of Canadian agriculture.

Published: 20 Feb 2024

Macdonald Farm: A unique place of learning on the island of Montréal

La famille du lait featured our very own Macdonald Campus Farm in their online magazine, speaking to General Manager Janice Pierson.

Published: 20 Feb 2024

The organic songs of BSc(Ag.Env.Sc.) Alum Shaina Hayes

Ahead of the release of her second album, Kindergarten Heart , expected on February 23, Mac Campus alum Shaina Hayes spoke to Le Devoir about where she finds inspiration for her work and the connection between her farming and her music.

Published: 20 Feb 2024

Farm Management and Technology students celebrate Canada's Ag Day at Future of Food Conference

On Canada's Agriculture Day on February 13, year 2 and 3 students in º«¹úÂãÎè's Farm Management and Technology (FMT) program attended the Future of Food conference in Ottawa, thanks to sponsors Farm Credit Canada and CropLife Canada. This one-day event features speakers and industry leaders in Canadian agriculture and food discussing innovation and how Canada can shape the food industry.

Published: 14 Feb 2024

Spotlighting º«¹úÂãÎè’s women in STEM

This Sunday, February 11, marks the United Nation’s International Day of Women and Girls in Science, which promotes full and equal access to science for women and girls.

Published: 8 Feb 2024

Lunchbox specialist Cook it takes refuge from creditors to be bought out

Times are tough in the ready-to-eat and boxed meal industries. In order to be able to continue in business, Cook it has taken steps to protect itself from creditors, and is planning to be bought out by British Columbia-based Fresh Prep Foods.

Published: 5 Feb 2024

Deglaciated Soils: Microorganisms emerging from melting glaciers

Growing up in Minnesota, º«¹úÂãÎè PhD student Scott Sugden spent a lot of time outdoors, particularly canoeing and backpacking in the Arctic. 

The Arctic became a landscape that he cared deeply about. It led to work in outdoor education, a high school biology classroom, and now as a researcher in environmental microbiology. 

Published: 1 Feb 2024

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