An Exciting Time in Agriculture

The agricultural community extends well beyond farmers and primary producers. There are teams of people all over our province working to ensure that farmers are successful in their endeavours to produce safe food for consumers, here at home and around the world.  In the department of biological sciences at the University of Manitoba Dr. Mark Belmonte and his team are studying the molecular biology of plants. This research is critical to ensuring that crops, like canola, are able to mitigate disease and pest pressures, tolerate a changing climate,  and make the most efficient use of the resources that are available to them. They are doing fascinating genomic work with a focus on the ribonucleic acids that are found naturally in plants.  Dr. Belmonte is passionate about his work, but he’s also committed to building a welcoming and inclusive scientific community where free thinkers can to do meaningful work. There’s no better way to build community than over a shared love of food.