Three agricultural researchers at the University of Lethbridge will stay with the institution for the next several years. (Photo: Lethbridge News Now)

By David Opinko

Funding secured to retain U of L agricultural researchers

Nov 27, 2023 | 10:43 AM

LETHBRIDGE, AB – An esteemed trio of researchers will be able to stay at the University of Lethbridge (U of L) for longer.

The U of L has secured nearly $700,000 in funding from the Results Driven Agriculture Research (RDAR) program to allow their agricultural portfolios to continue through 2027-28.

Drs. Michele Konschuh, Shelley Hoover, and Kim Stanford were originally hired by the U of L as part of its Agriculture Research Transition Project in 2020 in term-limited positions.

Vice-President of Research Dr. Dena McMartin said the impact of their work has been substantial, both on and off campus.

“With this five-year extension, it allows them the opportunity to take on longer-term research projects, apply for federal funding programs and train more students for our region and beyond. This arrangement also ensures that we continue to grow the University’s partnerships with local and global agri-food industries.”

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The U of L said one goal of Konschuh’s research is to improve the sustainability of crops in a changing climate, such as potatoes, sugar beets and seed canola.

Stanford hopes to build on her research that investigates cattle feed and food-borne pathogens. She examines ways of improving the detection and control of pathogenic E.coli and builds knowledge of the factors that lead to toxicity in cattle feed.

Hoover’s research into honeybees covers the spectrum of nutrition, parasites, viruses, management, and economics.

RDAR is an arm’s length, non-profit corporation that gives funding to Alberta producers to determine priorities and lead agricultural research.

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