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Ataharul Chowdhury
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Two winners of Early Career Research Award named

University of Guelph researchers aim to improve GRIP and disease readiness

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For the first time, the 2024 Early Career Research Award will benefit two researchers, Drs. Ataharul Chowdhury and Sam Workenhe. The award is designed to acknowledge the value of livestock research conducted by young scientists on behalf of the livestock industry, said Deborah Whale, Grand River Agricultural Society’s first vice-president and member of the project […] Read more
John de Bruyn, left, was recognized for his leadership and dedication to the pork sector after 13 years of serving on the Ontario Pork board and his wife, Deb’s, right, unwavering support at Ontario Pork’s annual general meeting in Guelph.
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de Bruyn honoured for pork industry leadership, vision

Farm and family time the priority after stepping down as chair

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John de Bruyn’s peers lauded his leadership and dedication to the pork sector at Ontario Pork’s recent general meeting. “Your leadership has been a master class in balancing ambition with pragmatism in advocating for industry and in building the culture that nurtures new talent,” said recently elected Ontario Pork chair, Tara Terpstra. The outgoing chair […] Read more
Eric Schmidt, Ontario Pork regional director, left, and Tara Terpstra, vice-chair, right, present Bob Hunsberger, centre, with the 2024 Producer Recognition of Worth.
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Ontario pork industry leaders honoured

Ken McEwan and Bob Hunsberger recognized for industry contributions at Ontario Pork annual meeting

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Two pork industry leaders were recognized at Ontario Pork’s annual meeting last month. Ken McEwan was the recipient of the 2024 Industry Award and Bob Hunsberger was awarded the Ontario Pork Producer Recognition of Worth. “It’s an honour and a privilege to be here this evening and receive this award and recognition for work that’s […] Read more
Photo caption: L-R Past chair and board member Bruce Christie presents the 2024 Food & Farming Champion Award to winner Henry Swierenga, alongside the Hon. Lisa Thompson, Minister of Agriculture Food & Rural Affairs, and FFCO Chair Crispin Colvin.
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Food & Farming Champion Award presented to Henry Swierenga

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Farm & Food Care Ontario (FFCO) presented its annual Farm & Food Care Champion Award to Henry Swierenga of Niagara. The Food & Farming Champion Award has been presented annually since 1999, in recognition of an individual or group’s significant commitment to public outreach and support for Ontario’s farming community. Henry was nominated by the […] Read more
Dr. Dan Undersander, middle, is the 2023 winner of the Canadian Forage and Grassland Association Leadership Award. He is joined by Cedric MacLeod, executive director of CFGA, left and Eric Boot, right, chair, international exporters of CFGA. Photo: Catherine Brown
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Forage association presents 2023 Leadership Award

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The Canadian Forage and Grassland Association (CFGA) presented its Leadership Award at its 14th Annual Conference on Nov. 29, in Harrison Hot Springs, British Columbia, to Dr. Dan Undersander of Wisconsin – the first non-Canadian to win this award. As well as being the keynote speaker at the conference, Undersander has worked as a forage […] Read more
Mike Swidersky and his family’s sheep operation Riverview Ranch Meat Co. in Melancthon were awarded the Mapleseed Pasture award at the recent OSF annual meeting.
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Alblas replaces Hemsted as chair of Ontario Sheep Farmers

Three new directors join OSF board

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Ontario Sheep Farmers announced Art Alblas as chair Oct. 27 during the organization’s first in-person annual general meeting since the pandemic. “I am very pleased to be elected as chair of such a great organization with such a bright and prosperous future,” said Alblas, in a news release. “I look forward to the industry coming […] Read more
Andrew Graham, centre, is the 2023 recipient of the L.B. Thomson Award. Don Lobb and Alan Kruszel of the SCCC are pictured with him after he received his award.
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National soil award presented to OSCIA’s Andrew Graham

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Andrew Graham is this year’s recipient of the L.B. Thomson Award, an award that recognizes the from the significant contributions of individuals and organizations in keeping Canada’s soil healthy. As Executive Director of the Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association (OSCIA), Graham has led the delivery of many education and stewardship programs that have helped […] Read more

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