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FW: SAY IT AIN'T SO(IL)! A CAPI Doctoral Fellowship webinar // Webinaire sur la santé des sols et l'agriculture Canadienne
by Martha Blouw 04 Jun '21

04 Jun '21

From: CAPI-ICPA <bigleye(a)capi-icpa.ca> Sent: Friday, June 4, 2021 12:57 PM To: Martha Blouw <Martha.Blouw(a)umanitoba.ca> Subject: SAY IT AIN'T SO(IL)! A CAPI Doctoral Fellowship webinar // Webinaire sur la santé des sols et l'agriculture Canadienne Caution: This message was sent from outside the University of Manitoba. [https://r20.rs6.net/on.jsp?ca=9f547489-8e65-4a1d-88fa-a6eb4c65ca5c&a=113248…] Le français suit l'anglais [https://files.constantcontact.com/4b5923da701/706d8952-20ea-4d1c-8d19-838c7…]<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001lXDyAhvejYfqMdtTnsX2XGufChvJZk_VgbMoufIBvLQ…> With the first year of the 2020-2022 CAPI Doctoral Fellowship Program coming to a close, our doctoral fellows have produced four impressive individual reports on soil health and Canadian agriculture: from cover cropping on the Prairies, to flooding in agricultural lands in Quebec, to soil conversation practices for long-term productivity and climate change mitigation, to natural climate solutions in Canada’s agricultural sector. Join us for a webinar on Thursday June 17th<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001lXDyAhvejYfqMdtTnsX2XGufChvJZk_VgbMoufIBvLQ…> as the doctoral fellows present their soon to be published work on this timely and critical topic. Stay tuned as the final reports will be published and announced next week! Want to learn more about the fellows and what they think the future of Canadian agriculture looks like? Watch these short clips here<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001lXDyAhvejYfqMdtTnsX2XGufChvJZk_VgbMoufIBvLQ…>! Register for the June 17th Webinar Today!<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001lXDyAhvejYfqMdtTnsX2XGufChvJZk_VgbMoufIBvLQ…> This past year the doctoral fellows have engaged in multiple workshops with experts in the field, CAPI dialogues and webinars, and produced their individual research projects. In the second and final year of the 2020-2022 CAPI Doctoral Fellowship the fellows will collaborate on a group project on soil health and Canadian agriculture. We value your input on this, so during the webinar we encourage questions that push the fellows’ thinking towards their future group project. Read about the 2017-2019 CAPI Doctoral Fellowship group report on the topic of Canadian wetlands here<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001lXDyAhvejYfqMdtTnsX2XGufChvJZk_VgbMoufIBvLQ…>. [https://files.constantcontact.com/4b5923da701/0254477f-563a-4717-8275-e8279…] Hon. Rob Black Senator (Ontario) (moderator) [https://files.constantcontact.com/4b5923da701/f8f50c15-3a09-49e4-9e67-8d7d9…] Lisa Ashton University of Guelph [https://files.constantcontact.com/4b5923da701/0463d722-d604-4cdd-84ef-50ac8…] Hannah Lieberman McGill University [https://files.constantcontact.com/4b5923da701/c3652c5b-89d7-477b-bee8-dbdc8…] Callum Morrison University of Manitoba [https://files.constantcontact.com/4b5923da701/ba21beca-c9d2-4ff4-bea9-9d878…] Marie-Élise Samson Laval University Register for the June 17th Webinar Today!<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001lXDyAhvejYfqMdtTnsX2XGufChvJZk_VgbMoufIBvLQ…> [https://files.constantcontact.com/4b5923da701/3b6d657b-2400-434a-96a0-03e06…]<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001lXDyAhvejYfqMdtTnsX2XGufChvJZk_VgbMoufIBvLQ…> Alors que la première année du programme de bourses doctorales 2020-2022 de l’Institut canadien des politiques agroalimentaires (ICPA) tire à sa fin, nos boursiers doctoraux ont produit quatre impressionnants rapports individuels sur la santé des sols et l’agriculture canadienne : de la culture de couverture dans les Prairies aux inondations dans les terres agricoles au Québec, en passant par les pratiques de conversation des sols pour la productivité à long terme et l’atténuation des changements climatiques, jusqu’aux solutions climatiques naturelles dans le secteur agricole au Canada. Joignez-vous à nous le jeudi 17 juin <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001lXDyAhvejYfqMdtTnsX2XGufChvJZk_VgbMoufIBvLQ…> alors que les boursiers doctoraux présenteront leurs travaux qui seront bientôt publiés sur ce sujet crucial et d’actualité. Restez à l’affût, car les rapports finaux seront publiés et annoncés la semaine prochaine! Vous voulez en savoir plus sur ces personnes et sur ce qu’elles pensent de l’avenir de l’agriculture canadienne? Regardez ces courtes capsules vidéo ici<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001lXDyAhvejYfqMdtTnsX2XGufChvJZk_VgbMoufIBvLQ…>! Inscrivez-vous au webinaire dès aujourd'hui<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001lXDyAhvejYfqMdtTnsX2XGufChvJZk_VgbMoufIBvLQ…> Au cours de la dernière année, les boursiers doctoraux ont participé à de multiples ateliers avec des experts dans le domaine, à des discussions et à des webinaires de l’ICPA, en plus de mener à bien leurs projets de recherche individuels. Alors que la deuxième et dernière année du programme de bourse doctorale 2020-2022, les boursiers collaboreront à un projet de groupe sur la santé des sols et l’agriculture canadienne. Nous accordons une grande importance à vos commentaires à ce sujet, nous vous encourageons donc à poser des questions pendant le webinaire en vue de susciter la réflexion chez les boursiers quant à leur projet de groupe à venir. Pour en savoir plus sur le rapport du groupe de boursiers doctoraux de l’ICPA 2017-2019 sur les terres humides canadiennes, cliquez ici<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001lXDyAhvejYfqMdtTnsX2XGufChvJZk_VgbMoufIBvLQ…>. [https://files.constantcontact.com/4b5923da701/0254477f-563a-4717-8275-e8279…] L'hon. Rob Black Sénateur (Ontario) (modérateur) [https://files.constantcontact.com/4b5923da701/f8f50c15-3a09-49e4-9e67-8d7d9…] Lisa Ashton Université de Guelph [https://files.constantcontact.com/4b5923da701/0463d722-d604-4cdd-84ef-50ac8…] Hannah Lieberman Université McGill [https://files.constantcontact.com/4b5923da701/c3652c5b-89d7-477b-bee8-dbdc8…] Callum Morrison Université de Manitoba [https://files.constantcontact.com/4b5923da701/ba21beca-c9d2-4ff4-bea9-9d878…] Marie-Élise Samson Université Laval Inscrivez-vous au webinaire dès aujourd'hui<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001lXDyAhvejYfqMdtTnsX2XGufChvJZk_VgbMoufIBvLQ…> Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute (CAPI) / Institut canadien des politiques agroalimentaires (ICPA) | 960 ave Carling Ave., CEF immeuble/building 60, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0C6 Canada Unsubscribe plantscience_gradstudies(a)umanitoba.ca<https://visitor.constantcontact.com/do?p=un&m=001KTbyB8XzpIF9b8ADysrxuA%3D&…> Update Profile<https://visitor.constantcontact.com/do?p=oo&m=001KTbyB8XzpIF9b8ADysrxuA%3D&…> | Constant Contact Data Notice<https://www.constantcontact.com/legal/customer-contact-data-notice> Sent by bigleye(a)capi-icpa.ca<mailto:bigleye@capi-icpa.ca> powered by [Trusted Email from Constant Contact - Try it FREE today.]<http://www.constantcontact.com/index.jsp?cc=nge&rmc=VF19_3GE> Try email marketing for free today!<http://www.constantcontact.com/index.jsp?cc=nge&rmc=VF19_3GE>

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Stasolla/Doug Cattani to meet with Plant Science Graduate students
by Bev Godard 03 Jun '21

03 Jun '21

________________________________________________________________________________ Microsoft Teams meeting Join on your computer or mobile app Click here to join the meeting<https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_MGIxMzBkZDMtZWY4Yi00…> Learn More<https://aka.ms/JoinTeamsMeeting> | Meeting options<https://teams.microsoft.com/meetingOptions/?organizerId=e1150a83-cedd-4034-…> ________________________________________________________________________________

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FW: Carman Reopening Thursday June 3
by Bev Godard 02 Jun '21

02 Jun '21

From: Dean Agriculture Sent: June 2, 2021 11:36 AM Subject: Carman Reopening Thursday June 3 Department Heads Please distribute this message to all affected individuals (faculty, staff and students). Thank you to everyone for taking a pause this past week as we awaited the outcomes from the positive cases at the Ian M. Morrison Research Farm at Carman. I want to thank everyone for their persistence and adherence to the many (and ever changing) COVID protocols throughout the pandemic. I continue to ask everyone to remain vigilant and not to take shortcuts as we have learned that we are not immune to potential community transmission events. I am pleased to let you know that the Ian M. Morrison Research Farm at Carman will reopen tomorrow morning, Thursday, June 3rd. A reminder that during the peak of this third wave, the following apply: 1) Wellness declaration is completed every morning prior to travel 2) All PHYSICAL distancing (stay 2m apart) and PPE protocols (wear 3-ply masks, sanitizing surfaces) are rigorously adhered to (no peer to peer interactions in the field) 3) Mandatory minimum distancing in all lunch spaces has increased to three metres. Eating outside is encouraged, while still maintaining social distancing of at least two metres. 3) Only one person per vehicle 4) Vehicle has all necessary supplies for the day's work and breaks 5) Vehicle is fully gassed up in Winnipeg 6) Daily journal of activities is maintained by personnel doing field work (as per approvals associated with permission for opening up for research last year) If you have any questions on this please do not hesitate to contact me. Martin Martin Scanlon, C&G, PhD Dean, Faculty of Agricultural & Food Sciences University of Manitoba Ph: 204 474-9380 From: Dean Agriculture Sent: May 28, 2021 1:43 PM To: Robert Currie <Rob.Currie(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Rob.Currie@umanitoba.ca>>; Paul Bullock <Paul.Bullock(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Paul.Bullock@umanitoba.ca>>; Francis Zvomuya <Francis.Zvomuya(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Francis.Zvomuya@umanitoba.ca>>; Joyce Slater <Joyce.Slater(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Joyce.Slater@umanitoba.ca>>; Martin Nyachoti <Martin.Nyachoti(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Martin.Nyachoti@umanitoba.ca>>; Kim Ominski <Kim.Ominski(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Kim.Ominski@umanitoba.ca>>; Claudio Stasolla <Claudio.Stasolla(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Claudio.Stasolla@umanitoba.ca>>; Doug Cattani <Doug.Cattani(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Doug.Cattani@umanitoba.ca>>; Nazim Cicek <Nazim.Cicek(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Nazim.Cicek@umanitoba.ca>>; Derek Brewin <Derek.Brewin(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Derek.Brewin@umanitoba.ca>> Cc: Jason Bourcier <Jason.Bourcier(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Jason.Bourcier@umanitoba.ca>>; Justice Zhanda <Justice.Zhanda(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Justice.Zhanda@umanitoba.ca>>; Agriculture Graduate Academic <AgricultureGraduateAcademic(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:AgricultureGraduateAcademic@umanitoba.ca>>; Research Agriculture <agresearch(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:agresearch@umanitoba.ca>>; Michele Rogalsky <Michele.Rogalsky(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Michele.Rogalsky@umanitoba.ca>>; Mya Kraft <Mya.Kraft(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Mya.Kraft@umanitoba.ca>>; Bev Godard <Bev.Godard(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Bev.Godard@umanitoba.ca>>; Karen Meelker <Karen.Meelker(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Karen.Meelker@umanitoba.ca>>; Harminder Dhanjal <H.Dhanjal(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:H.Dhanjal@umanitoba.ca>>; Dean Agriculture <agdean(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:agdean@umanitoba.ca>> Subject: UPDATE Re Carman Research Farm - CLOSURE EXTENDED Department Heads Please distribute this message to all affected individuals (faculty, staff and students). Investigations of positive COVID-19 cases of individuals who have attended the Ian M. Morrison Research Farm in Carman continue. Public Health leads all investigations into positive cases and identifies close contacts. As this work is not yet complete, we still do not have a full understanding of the extent of risk posed. I am therefore extending the closure of the Ian M. Morrison Research Farm at Carman until at least Thursday June 3. Anyone (faculty, staff or student) who has been at the Ian M. Morrison Research Farm at Carman since May 10 must work remotely from home until Thursday June 3 and monitor assiduously for symptoms of COVID-19 (https://www.gov.mb.ca/asset_library/en/coronavirus/covid19_screening_checkl…). It is important that any potential for spread of the virus is not merely shifted to a Fort Garry lab or to the Point. Therefore, stay home and self-monitor. Although the restrictions with respect to the Carman Research Farm still stand, some low-risk EMERGENCY field work may continue. The emphasis is on EMERGENCY work to preserve field work samples so that research can continue later. Work is only permitted under the following conditions: 1) Only emergency FIELD work is permitted (eg scouting for infestation, spraying, etc) 2) Work can only be performed by University technical or academic staff (i.e., no summer students, graduate students, postdocs or research associates) 3) All staff performing the emergency work continue to assiduously monitor for symptoms 4) Wellness declaration is completed every morning prior to travel 5) All PHYSICAL distancing (stay 2m apart) and PPE protocols (wear 3-ply masks, sanitizing surfaces) are rigorously adhered to (no peer to peer interactions in the field) 6) Only one person per vehicle 7) Vehicle has all necessary supplies for the day's work and breaks 8) Vehicle is fully gassed up in Winnipeg 9) Daily journal of activities is maintained by personnel doing field work (as per approvals associated with permission for opening up for research last year) Mr Justice Zhanda will be present at the Ian M. Morrison Research Farm, but the building will NOT be open. If you have any questions on this please do not hesitate to contact me. Martin Martin Scanlon, C&G, PhD Dean, Faculty of Agricultural & Food Sciences University of Manitoba Ph: 204 474-9380

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FW: PEI Department of Agriculture and Land: Job Postings
by Plant Science Reception 01 Jun '21

01 Jun '21

From: Crystal-Lynn O'Meara [mailto:clomeara@gov.pe.ca] Sent: June 1, 2021 12:00 PM To: Crystal-Lynn O'Meara <clomeara(a)gov.pe.ca> Subject: PEI Department of Agriculture and Land: Job Postings Caution: This message was sent from outside the University of Manitoba. Good Afternoon, Please let me take this opportunity to introduce myself, as I am Crystal-Lynn O'Meara, HR Manager for the PEI Department of Agriculture and Land. The Department is currently recruiting for the following two positions. Your assistance in sharing these postings with your students/clients, would be greatly appreciated. Soil and Water Conservation Engineer Department of Agriculture and Land Location: Charlottetown Full-Time Classified Position (Commencing Immediately) Salary Range: $32.57 - $40.70 per hour (Level 18) Bi-weekly Hours: 75.0 hours bi-weekly Days Posting ID#: 145804-0521ALPO Closing Date: Monday, June 14, 2021 4:00 p.m. Posting Link: https://www.gov.pe.ca/jobs/api/position/48492?format=html Job ad is also attached. Agri-Environmental Specialist Department of Agriculture and Land Location: Charlottetown Full-Time Classified Position (Commencing July 2021) Salary Range: $32.57 - $40.70 per hour (Level 18) Bi-weekly Hours: 75.0 hours bi-weekly Days Posting ID#: 145727-0521ALPO Closing Date: Monday, June 14, 2021 4:00 p.m. Posting Link: https://www.gov.pe.ca/jobs/api/position/48495?format=html Job ad is also attached. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call. Your assistance is greatly appreciated, Thank-you, Crystal-Lynn Crystal-Lynn O'Meara, CPHR HR Manager Dept. of Fisheries & Communities Dept. of Agriculture & Land 902 368 6694 ------------------------- Statement of Confidentiality This message (including attachments) may contain confidential or privileged information intended for a specific individual or organization. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the sender immediately. If you are not the intended recipient, you are not authorized to use, disclose, distribute, copy, print or rely on this email, and should promptly delete this email from your entire computer system. Déclaration de confidentialité Le présent message (y compris les annexes) peut contenir des renseignements confidentiels à lintention d'une personne ou d'un organisme en particulier. Si vous avez reçu la présente communication par erreur, veuillez en informer l'expéditeur immédiatement. Si vous n'êtes pas le destinataire prévu, vous n'avez pas le droit d'utiliser, de divulguer, de distribuer, de copier ou d'imprimer ce courriel ou encore de vous en servir, et vous devriez le supprimer complètement de votre système informatique. -------------------------

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FW: PEI Department of Agriculture and Land: Job Postings
by Martha Blouw 01 Jun '21

01 Jun '21

From: Crystal-Lynn O'Meara <clomeara(a)gov.pe.ca> Sent: Tuesday, June 1, 2021 12:00 PM To: Crystal-Lynn O'Meara <clomeara(a)gov.pe.ca> Subject: PEI Department of Agriculture and Land: Job Postings Caution: This message was sent from outside the University of Manitoba. Good Afternoon, Please let me take this opportunity to introduce myself, as I am Crystal-Lynn O'Meara, HR Manager for the PEI Department of Agriculture and Land. The Department is currently recruiting for the following two positions. Your assistance in sharing these postings with your students/clients, would be greatly appreciated. Soil and Water Conservation Engineer Department of Agriculture and Land Location: Charlottetown Full-Time Classified Position (Commencing Immediately) Salary Range: $32.57 - $40.70 per hour (Level 18) Bi-weekly Hours: 75.0 hours bi-weekly Days Posting ID#: 145804-0521ALPO Closing Date: Monday, June 14, 2021 4:00 p.m. Posting Link: https://www.gov.pe.ca/jobs/api/position/48492?format=html Job ad is also attached. Agri-Environmental Specialist Department of Agriculture and Land Location: Charlottetown Full-Time Classified Position (Commencing July 2021) Salary Range: $32.57 - $40.70 per hour (Level 18) Bi-weekly Hours: 75.0 hours bi-weekly Days Posting ID#: 145727-0521ALPO Closing Date: Monday, June 14, 2021 4:00 p.m. Posting Link: https://www.gov.pe.ca/jobs/api/position/48495?format=html Job ad is also attached. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call. Your assistance is greatly appreciated, Thank-you, Crystal-Lynn Crystal-Lynn O'Meara, CPHR HR Manager Dept. of Fisheries & Communities Dept. of Agriculture & Land 902 368 6694 ------------------------- Statement of Confidentiality This message (including attachments) may contain confidential or privileged information intended for a specific individual or organization. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the sender immediately. If you are not the intended recipient, you are not authorized to use, disclose, distribute, copy, print or rely on this email, and should promptly delete this email from your entire computer system. Déclaration de confidentialité Le présent message (y compris les annexes) peut contenir des renseignements confidentiels à lintention d'une personne ou d'un organisme en particulier. Si vous avez reçu la présente communication par erreur, veuillez en informer l'expéditeur immédiatement. Si vous n'êtes pas le destinataire prévu, vous n'avez pas le droit d'utiliser, de divulguer, de distribuer, de copier ou d'imprimer ce courriel ou encore de vous en servir, et vous devriez le supprimer complètement de votre système informatique. -------------------------

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FW Martin Entz: Please send to all grad students
by Bev Godard 01 Jun '21

01 Jun '21

From: Martin Entz Sent: May 31, 2021 10:47 PM To: Bev Godard <Bev.Godard(a)umanitoba.ca> Subject: Please send to all grad students Thank you! Martin Entz, PhD, FCSA Follow our research group on Twitter @SystemsAg_UM Professor of Cropping Systems and Natural Systems Agriculture Department of Plant Science University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada R3T 2N2. Ph 204 474-6077 Much of our past research is summarized here: http://www.umanitoba.ca/outreach/naturalagriculture/ ________________________________ From: Poppy, Laura (AAFC/AAC) <laura.poppy(a)canada.ca<mailto:laura.poppy@canada.ca>> Sent: Monday, May 31, 2021 8:11 PM Subject: Job Posting for AAFC Research Technician (EG-03) - Indian Head, SK Caution: This message was sent from outside the University of Manitoba. FYI Below is the link to the AAFC Agro-ecosystems health and productivity (AEPH) Technician (EG-03) position. This is a full time position. The job is located with the AEHP research team at Indian Head, SK. Feel free to apply or circulate this posting to anyone who would be interested in applying for this position which will be located at the Indian Head Research Farm. Deadline to apply is June 9, 2021. Laura Subject: 21-AGR-MBSK-EA-STB-001921 - EG-03 - Indian Head - Job Posted FYI. This is simply to advise you that the Job Advertisement has been posted on the GC Jobs website for process - 21-AGR-MBSK-EA-STB-001921 - EG-03 - Indian Head- Research Technician - Agro-ecosystems -with a closing date of June 9, 2021. English: https://emploisfp-psjobs.cfp-psc.gc.ca/psrs-srfp/applicant/page1800?poster=… French: https://emploisfp-psjobs.cfp-psc.gc.ca/psrs-srfp/applicant/page1800?poster=…

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Department Strategic Planning
by James De Castro 31 May '21

31 May '21

Hi all, You might remember that in the past two months, PSGSA has shared a couple of surveys to get your input on some major changes we want to see happen in the department, with focus on teaching, outreach and research in particular. All of your responses have been compiled and shared in a series of brainstorming workshops during department council meetings. The end result is outlining a formal Strategic Plan (attached in this e-mail) that documents action items proposed following everyone’s ideas. As you read through the document, you’ll notice that there are action plans following each action item – and some of those would greatly benefit from student participation (namely the Social committee and the Events committee). PSGSA will soon hold another meeting with the rest of the student body to discuss the document: 1) to collect some further opinions or ideas, and 2) to share interest in volunteering as a member in the committees outlined. Stay safe, and stay tuned for our upcoming e-mails! PSGSA Team

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FW: Alumni Association Scholarships
by Martha Blouw 31 May '21

31 May '21

Hi Everyone, This award opportunity was shared with me by the Alumni Association. There is a graduate fellowship opportunity available to first year PhD (domestic and international) students that you may want to circulate internally. https://umanitoba.ca/community/alumni/alumni-association/alumni-association… Please let me know if you have any questions. Sincerely, Breanne Breanne Mitenko (she/her) | B.A. Advisor/Awards Coordinator Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences | University of Manitoba 160 Agriculture building | 66 Dafoe Road Ph: 204-474-7045 | Email: Breanne.Mitenko(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Breanne.Mitenko@umanitoba.ca> [signature_95162516]<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/afs/wefeed/index.html> [cid:image001.jpg@01D537CF.FBA17C80]<https://umanitoba.ca/afs/> The University of Manitoba campuses are located on original lands of the Anishinaabeg, Cree, Oji-Cree, Dakota, and Dene peoples, and on the homeland of the Métis Nation. Confidentiality notice: This message and any attachments to it are intended for the addressee only and may contain legally privileged or confidential information. Any unauthorized use, disclosure, distribution, or copying is strictly prohibited. Please notify the sender if you have received this email by mistake, and please delete it and the attachments (and all copies) in a secure manner.

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FW from Claudio Stasolla : Further to CARMAN RESEARCH STATION-EXTENDED CLOSURE
by Bev Godard 28 May '21

28 May '21

From: Claudio Stasolla Sent: May 28, 2021 1:56 PM To: Bev Godard <Bev.Godard(a)umanitoba.ca> Subject: CARMAN RESEARCH STATION-EXTENDED CLOSURE All, in regard to the message sent by the Dean. Please note that only EMERGENCY work is allowed to preserve existing material in the field. Also please remind your field personnel involved in this work to maintain a detailed journal of activities. The journal should be shared daily with the respective supervisor. Also it is imperative that personnel who has been to the farm since May 10 stay home and does not come to Campus (main building or the Point). If we do not follow this simple directions, we risk to have the main buildings and the Point shut down as well. PIs, please reinforce this. Thanks Claudio

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FW from Dean Scanlon: UPDATE Re Carman Research Farm - CLOSURE EXTENDED
by Bev Godard 28 May '21

28 May '21

From: Dean Agriculture Sent: May 28, 2021 1:43 PM Subject: UPDATE Re Carman Research Farm - CLOSURE EXTENDED Investigations of positive COVID-19 cases of individuals who have attended the Ian M. Morrison Research Farm in Carman continue. Public Health leads all investigations into positive cases and identifies close contacts. As this work is not yet complete, we still do not have a full understanding of the extent of risk posed. I am therefore extending the closure of the Ian M. Morrison Research Farm at Carman until at least Thursday June 3. Anyone (faculty, staff or student) who has been at the Ian M. Morrison Research Farm at Carman since May 10 must work remotely from home until Thursday June 3 and monitor assiduously for symptoms of COVID-19 (https://www.gov.mb.ca/asset_library/en/coronavirus/covid19_screening_checkl…). It is important that any potential for spread of the virus is not merely shifted to a Fort Garry lab or to the Point. Therefore, stay home and self-monitor. Although the restrictions with respect to the Carman Research Farm still stand, some low-risk EMERGENCY field work may continue. The emphasis is on EMERGENCY work to preserve field work samples so that research can continue later. Work is only permitted under the following conditions: 1) Only emergency FIELD work is permitted (eg scouting for infestation, spraying, etc) 2) Work can only be performed by University technical or academic staff (i.e., no summer students, graduate students, postdocs or research associates) 3) All staff performing the emergency work continue to assiduously monitor for symptoms 4) Wellness declaration is completed every morning prior to travel 5) All PHYSICAL distancing (stay 2m apart) and PPE protocols (wear 3-ply masks, sanitizing surfaces) are rigorously adhered to (no peer to peer interactions in the field) 6) Only one person per vehicle 7) Vehicle has all necessary supplies for the day's work and breaks 8) Vehicle is fully gassed up in Winnipeg 9) Daily journal of activities is maintained by personnel doing field work (as per approvals associated with permission for opening up for research last year) Mr Justice Zhanda will be present at the Ian M. Morrison Research Farm, but the building will NOT be open. If you have any questions on this please do not hesitate to contact me. Martin Martin Scanlon, C&G, PhD Dean, Faculty of Agricultural & Food Sciences University of Manitoba Ph: 204 474-9380

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