Pesticide Applicator School 2012
You may be interested in the upcoming Pesticide Applicator School scheduled for Tuesday, February 28, 2012 at Assiniboine Community College in Brandon. A variety of speakers will be covering pesticide application, technology and safety at this one day event including Dr. Tom Wolf from Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada. MIA Professional Development credits can be reported for this event as well as 4 CCA CEU’s (Certified Crop Advisor) and 4.75 CCSC CEU's (Certified Crop Science Consultant) will be available.
*Registration deadline Thursday, February 23, 2012*
Please see http://www.assiniboine.net/ or details Pesticide Applicator School Feb 2012.pdf and Pesticide Applicator School 2012 Tentative Agenda.pdf
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".