As the inaugural BCRC-Hays Chair in Beef Production Systems, Gleise M. Silva will work with beef producers to find ways for them to save money, maintain forage lands and advance the Canadian beef industry’s leadership in sustainable production. (Phot
From: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Lakeland College in Vermilion is getting a $1.9 million grant to transition two critical agriculture research programs.
Lakeland College in Vermilion is getting a $1.9 million grant to transition two critical agriculture research programs.
This investment in research will also expand research capacity and teaching opportunities for the next generation of researchers in Alberta.
An agreement is nearly complete that will allow the college to grow and leverage its existing research capacity. This will make way for new learning opportunities for instructors and students as well as more collaboration with industry.
The three-year agreement will support Lakeland College to take over Pulse Agronomy and Beef Production Systems programs in Alberta.