Be Herd: Where do YOU stand in cultivating Sustainability, Mon. Mar 20, 2:30‐5:30, 130 Agriculture Students ‐ Have YOUR Say about YOUR Education Shape future learning opportunities in environmentally, socially and economically sustainable agriculture in your Faculty. What can we do in 1, 2 or 5 years to better prepare graduates like you to be sustainability champions and practitioners in their future careers in agriculture? Sustainability in PRACTICE ‐ Hear from PRODUCERS Walking the Talk How are three prominent past UofM Aggies applying sustainable production practices on their farms and in their off‐farm pursuits? Hindsight 20:20. Based on what they know now, what skills and experiences in the realm of sustainability do they think are necessary for today’s graduates?
Adam Gurr is a no‐till grain farmer and on‐farm researcher. He also operates Agritruth Research Inc., an independent agronomic research company. Follow @GurrAdam and @Agritruth
Kristine Tapley raises beef cattle and is the regional beef production specialist with Ducks Unlimited Canada. Kristine has stated “conservation matters as much as cattle”.
Ryan Boyd is a self‐described “family farmer growing grain, grass and soil” practicing crop‐livestock integration. Follow @Glantonboyd
Registration is free and includes refreshments. Deadline: March 13.
Email Christine.Rawluk@umanitoba.ca to reserve your spot.