WINNIPEG — Soil health has become such a large part of agriculture that it even has its own glossary of terms. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has published a list of soil health terminology, which includes things like “aggregate stability,” “soil respiration” and a tool called an amoozemeter. In addition to the amoozemeter, which measures […] Read more
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ACC launches mechatronics degree program
Program to teach electronics, mechanics, controls and automation to build the skills that are needed on modern farms
Heavy-duty mechanics and agronomy have consistently been seen as first choices by many farm kids pursuing post-secondary education at a college or university. And it makes sense. Both are important skills that can improve a farm’s operations and provide an option for off-farm employment. But as technology has advanced, there’s now another option that can […] Read more
Ag school named after sector leader
For nearly 50 years, Russ Edwards has a been a fixture in Canada’s manufacturing and agricultural industries. Now, the founder of WGI Westman Group Inc. has become a fixture at Assiniboine Community College in Brandon. At a ceremony held in late September, the college gave its school of agriculture a new identity. It’s now known […] Read more
