Register now for the Manure Management Planner Course!
Assiniboine Community College is offering an approved training course for Manure Management Planners that was developed in partnership with Manitoba Conservation, Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives, Manitoba Water Stewardship and the Manitoba Institute of Agrologists.
Manure Management Planner Seminar
Date: Feb 22 & Feb 23, 2012
Time: 9 am – 5 pm
Location: TBA, Portage la Prairie
The MMP assignment is due April 15, 2012
Course cost (including manual, seminar, assignment and exam) ‐ $700.00
For more details, follow this link: MMPlanner2012.pdf
The Manitoba Institute of Agrologists Prize
The ACC Foundation is pleased to announce the 2011 recipient of theThe Manitoba Institute of Agrologists Prize to Alanna Bellow. Every year, this award has a positive impact on a student’s life. MIA's support helps to foster an appreciation for the Westman community and encourages future graduates to strive for success.
In photo are (left) Chad Bodnarchuk, Tech. Ag MIA and Alanna Bellow, 2011 recipient.
2012 Member Registration Renewal
Annual registration renewal invoices are being sent to all members and payments must be completed no later than January 31, 2012. Receipts will be issued beginning February 01, 2012.
MIA Supports the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) 
In the photo are: [Left to right] Dr. Karin Wittenberg, P.Ag (Associate Dean Research, Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences, University of Manitoba [U of M]), Dr. Annemieke Farenhorst (Registered with MIA and NSERC Chair for Women in Science and Engineering, Suzanne Fortier (President, NSERC), Dr. Digvir Jayas, P.Ag (President and Provincial Council Member, MIA and Vice-President Research, U of M).
Read the article "Research chair to benefit women: Women in science and engineering (prairie region) chair will focus on Aboriginal women".