Michelle Carkner

PhD PAg. CCA | Research Associate//University of Manitoba//Natural Systems Agriculture Research Group

[Michelle Carkner @MKCarkner]

It's all in the family! A case study on the performance of farmer genotypes and their parents. The third paper from my PhD thesis: https://t.co/cfanfdXmhb

[UM Ag&Food Sciences @UM_agfoodsci]

🌍 Happy #WorldFoodDay! @umanitoba researchers are contributing to food security:
🔬 Dylan MacKay is improving nutrition for #CKD patients through clinical trials.
🌱 Michelle Carkner works with @CFGB to support sustainable farming in Africa.
https://t.co/QVQdCgLZKv @MKCarkner

[Michelle Carkner @MKCarkner]

Check out another chapter recently published from my thesis!

https://t.co/ETNn2NeE8x

[Michelle Carkner @MKCarkner]

This past Friday I successfully passed my PhD oral defense! One chapter coming to a close, looking forward to new adventures ahead!

[Michelle Carkner @MKCarkner]

In January I had a great opportunity to visit partners in Zimbabwe as part of a larger Nature+ project with @Foodgrains our lab is supplying research support 🌱

[University of Manitoba @umanitoba]

As the inaugural Jarislowsky Chair in Natural Systems Agriculture for Climate Solutions - funded by The Jarislowsky Foundation - Dr. Entz looks to change the future of farming. Discover this ground breaking role and the exciting research ahead: https://t.co/KQWPdWIYAm 

#UManitoba #UMResearch

[Michelle Carkner @MKCarkner]

“PPB Fraser Red”

[Michelle Carkner @MKCarkner]

A proud moment as the past coord. for the #PPB wheat program with @SystemsAg_UM. Cedar Isle Farms in BC officially named their PPB population and selling the flour to their local markets. A special shoutout to @ap_kirk for her hard work making the initial cross 🌾

[Michelle Carkner @MKCarkner]

Last week I had the pleasure to attend and deliver a student keynote talk @CWS2023! I made so many great connections with other students and researchers across the country. Thank you to the organizers for your hard work to make it happen!

[Michelle Carkner @MKCarkner]

Cover crops in Glenlea are still going strong. Oct 6.

[Michelle Carkner @MKCarkner]

The Organic Crop Improvement Association, Research and Education Board is looking for a part-time Operations Director! Based in the US, a great opportunity! Graduate students are also encouraged to apply! https://t.co/PCSAo9pWMH

[Michelle Carkner @MKCarkner]

Very excited to be a student keynote speaker! See you in beautiful BC this November!

[5th Canadian Wheat Symposium 2023 @CWS2023]

🌾UPDATE

Check out detailed agenda (speakers, sessions, titles of the talks) for 5th Canadian Wheat Symposium on our website.

https://t.co/0IC95A28cP

Also, Registration is now open!

[Michelle Carkner @MKCarkner]

Very happy to share the first portion of my dissertation as a published paper in Frontiers in Plant Science! https://t.co/Zul0EHJ7C2

[Yvonne Lawley @YvonneLawley_UM]

Job Opportunity! Have experience growing crops and operating field equipment? Enjoy new ideas, mentoring students, and research? Join my team by applying for this rare full time technician position with benefits https://t.co/ZCsdRdyO7P
#WestCdnAg #MBAg #covercrops #SoilHealth

[UM Ag&Food Sciences @UM_agfoodsci]

A nice feature on the "Three Sisters" cropping ecology project by @umanitoba entomology MSc student Victoria Smelko and her supervisor @kbobiwash

[Michelle Carkner @MKCarkner]

Want to remember summer? Check out our annual video tour of Glenlea ☀️

[AAFC Canada @AAFC_Canada]

We’d like your input on developing a Sustainable Agriculture Strategy that will inform and guide a strong future for the #CdnAg sector. https://t.co/SOWE52Uw2m

[Food and Agriculture Organization @FAO]

95% of the food we eat comes from our #soils.

But there are so many more reasons why we need to cherish the ground beneath our feet...

#WorldSoilDay #Soils4Nutrition

[UBC Faculty of Land and Food Systems @ubcLFS]

.@ubcscience is #hiring a Postdoc Research Fellow: Canadian Organic Vegetable Improvement Project. The project is affiliated with @ubcfarm and is an opportunity to build skills in participatory plant breeding, community science & more.

Apply by Dec. 12: https://t.co/xUVhvtKbL2

[Michelle Carkner @MKCarkner]

@mymangin @YvonneLawley_UM @donflaten1 Woohoo amazing work Amy! Congratulations. You did great today 👏🏼