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Communications Officer with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), Atlantic Region. Born and raised in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Opinions are my own.
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Happy International Day of Women and Girls in Science #WomenInScience! Thanks for following along and learning about the valuable research and innovation many women at #AAFC bring to the #CdnAg industry.
11.02.2025 14:14 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
A women standing in a laboratory with various lab equipment behind them with a quote bubble that says, “Agricultural research is a very rewarding career, and I learn something new nearly every day.”
Emily Johnstone is a research technician at #AAFC on #PEI. She establishes and maintains lab and greenhouse experiments to reduce diseases in grain crops.
Learn more about #WomenInScience: science.gc.ca/site/science...
#CdnAg #GCAggie
Most recently, Dr. Amyotte has been collaborating on sensory research to evaluate new berry varieties.
Read more: agriculture.canada.ca/en/science/s...
#WomenInScience #CdnAg #GCAggie
A photo of a person with a quote bubble that says, “I am very interested in understanding how berry plants adapt to different growing regions across Canada, including in specialized growing systems like greenhouses and vertical farms. My favourite part of being a scientist is working outside on the farm and learning about all of the different flavours that berries can have.”
Dr. Beatrice Amyotte is a research scientist at #AAFC in #NS and her job is pretty sweet! She works in genetics and berry breeding to develop new berry varieties. She and her team study berries to learn what make them appealing and delicious.
07.02.2025 13:23 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
A woman standing outdoors in a field of farm crops. A photo of a person with a quote bubble that says, “I love that I get to work outside with a diverse group of colleagues in the pursuit of scientific knowledge. I find working to develop and understand agricultural processes incredibly rewarding.”
Jennifer Whittaker finds out what’s buggin’ farmers with the Pest Management Centre in #NL. She conducts #CdnAg research in the field and lab to develop innovative technologies for farmers to manage pests.
Learn about more #WomenInScience science.gc.ca/site/science...
#CdnAg #GCAggie
Read more: agriculture.canada.ca/en/sector/fi... #WomenInScience
#CdnAg #GCAggie
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Dr. Claudia Goyer is a plant pathology and soil microbiology research scientist at #AAFC in #NB. She investigates ways to control common scab of potato and researches the effect of agricultural practices on soil nitrogen cycling and microorganisms.
05.02.2025 15:03 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
Text on the graphic says “The countdown is on to International Day of Women and Girls in science!
This year, we celebrate 10 years of International Day of Women and Girls in Science! Join us from now until February 11 to learn about the incredible women who work in the field of science at #AAFC
#WomenInScience #CdnAg #GCAggie
