At the 2016 Annual General Meeting in Montreal was our last opportunity to hear René Mongeau at the AAC Board table. René has been representing OAQ for the past seven years. In 2014, he became the Chair of AAC. Upon leaving, he transferred his passionate commitment to the group: “I leave the national table but […]
Yearly Archives: 2016
Atlantic Agrology Workshop – December 6th 2016
Think Nationally, Act Regionally and Grow Locally is the theme of the Atlantic Agrology Workshop on December 6th 2016, in Moncton, NB at the Four Points Sheraton. Early Bird registration is before November 4th. Enjoy the conference! Registration
Guelph Hydro brings on high-ranking agrologist
Mr. George Mitges, a professional agrologist and President of the Niagara Branch of the Ontario Institute of Agrologists, has been appointed to the Guelph Hydro Board of Directors. Mr. Mitges acquired an in-depth understanding of Ontario’s electricity distribution sector while serving for eight years as an independent director on the Board of Niagara Peninsula Energy, […]
Nutritious seeds for a sustainable future
Réjean Picard, P.Ag member of the Manitoba Institute of Agrologists (MIA) knows a lot about producing pulses. He was interviewed by La Semaine Verte in a report on the production of pulses (in French, at 9:00 minutes). The FAO, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations has declared 2016 International Year of Pulses. These dried beans can be […]
Gold Medal for a Reporter Agrologist
Nicolas Mesley, independent reporter and photographer, is an agrologist member of l’Ordre des agronomes du Québec (OAQ) and a member of the FPJQ. At the 62nd Canadian Business Media Awards in Toronto on June 7, 2016, Nicolas was awarded the Gold Medal in the category of Best Feature Article–Trade (http://krwawards.ca) The winning article titled: “GMOs: […]
NLIA New Website
Visit the new website of Newfoundland and Labrador Institute of Agrologists (NLIA). www.nlinstituteofagrologists.ca Bright and beautiful photos giving an overview of the areas of practice of agrology in Newfoundland. Kudo to the Web team for the contemporary presentation of your institute.