The Purple Wheat Study will be taking place in the Human Nutraceutical Research Unit at the University of Guelph. The purpose of this study is to determine the bioavailability of anthocyanins/phenolic acids and antioxidant capacity after consuming purple wheat products. Please see poster for study requirements .
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.
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.
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.
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
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).
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.