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In the News Researchers Study Sugar Corn as Alternative Fuel Source
Canadian farmers might one day grow sugar corn for a potentially huge alternative fuels market through a new project involving University of Guelph researchers.
Along with scientists from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA), and Western University, the Guelph researchers will study sugar corn varieties whose higher sucrose concentrations might make them more suitable for making ethanol.
Annual Arboretum Auxilliary Plant Sale
Come out to the Arboretum Saturday September 12, 2015 rain or shine from 9 am to 2 pm at the RJ Hilton Centre on College Avenue East. This year, a huge selection of unique plants is available including rare natives, and you’ll also find a diverse selection of native wildflowers, ferns, grasses, sedges, fruit trees, indoor plants and high-quality ornamental perennials.
Environmental Coordinator Position for Farm and Food Care Ontario
Farm & Food Care Ontario is looking for an Environmental Coordinator to assist with advancement of farm environmental practices through multiple projects and communication efforts.
Up to 8 month Contract with possible extension - Deadline to apply is no later than Friday, September 11, 2015. Please email your resume to:jobs@farmfoodcare.org.
Land Resource Specialist Position OMAFRA
Job posting for a Land Resource Specialist - The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs is looking for someone with knowledge, skills and experience in pedology, soil survey and pedometrics. Application deadline is Monday, September 21, 2015 11:59 pm EDT
For more application information please visit https://www.gojobs.gov.on.ca/Preview.aspx?JobID=81377
Land Resource Specialist Assistant Position OMAFRA
A 4 month position for a Land Resource Specialist Assistant at the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) has opened up - targeted to co-op students and recent graduates - preferably someone with a soils background and capable of doing a lot of soil augering and field work in the Ottawa area. For more information please find the attached posting.
Closing Date: Friday, September 11, 2015.
Job Term: until mid-December
If interested, please forward resume and cover letter to Therese Festin (therese.festin@ontario.ca).
2015 SWCS Ontario A.D. Latornell Award of Merit for Students
The Ontario Chapter of the Soil and Water Conservation Society is a small non-profit organization offering this award annually - Application Deadline is September 21, 2015
Please see attached Student Application - Students enrolled in College, Bachelor's or Master's programs in natural resources sciences and management are eligible - PhD students are not eligible.
Source Protection Program Assistant - Grand River Conservation
The Source Protection Program Assistant reports to the Source Protection Program Manager and provides effective and confidential research assistance, report writing and project support to the Source Protection Program Manager and the Chair of the Source Protection Committee.
More information at http://www.grandriver.ca/Careers/careers.cfm?id=462
Research Assistant - Natural Resources at AAFC Lethbridge
A technician position on analytical chemistry at AAFC Lethbridge is posted online now!
The following page may be of interest to you: https://emploisfp-psjobs.cfp-psc.gc.ca/psrs-srfp/applicant/page1800?poster=829068
Undergraduate Research Assistant needed for Fall
Dr. Warland is hiring a part-time (8-10 hours/week) undergraduate assistant for the F15 term. The successful candidate will assist with laboratory testing and development of sensor networks, assist with field work in Elora and Toronto, and help with data processing. Required qualifications are previous coursework in atmospheric science. Preferred qualifications are meteorological or soils instrumentation experience (lab or field), a G class license, and computer programming experience.