About Us
Martin Entz with members of his research team in 2007.
Who we are
This website is produced by Martin Entz and his research team in the Department of Plant Science in the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences at the University of Manitoba. Martin works on sustainable agricultural systems together with fellow researchers, students, technicians, farmers, and interested citizens. Some team members are based at the University of Manitoba, while others are located elsewhere.
What we do
Research
Technician Keith Bamford (on tractor) prepares for a field day demonstration.We are conducting research in collaboration with other institutions such as Agriculture and AgriFood Canada, other Canadian universities and the Land Institute. This research involves short and long-term field trials as well as plant breeding programs
Extension
We are giving farmers and farm advisors the opportunity to learn about natural systems crop production at field days and field clinics. We are also making research results available on the world wide web, along with real-life stories about farmers interested in designing their farming systems with a focus on nature.
Where we work
Manitoba lies at the eastern edge of the Northern Great Plains. Average July temperature in southern Manitoba is 18°C while the average January temperature is -18°C. The number of frost free days available for agriculture ranges from 90 to 130 days. The agricultural areas of the province are situated in predominantly the black soil zones, with some in the grey and dark grey soil zones. Most of Manitoba's precipitation falls during the summer months in the form of brief, heavy showers. Rainfall amounts can range anywhere between 160 mm and 400 mm. Southern Manitoba receives 100 to 140 mm of snow during the winter months.
Our Research Facilities
The University of Manitoba's Department of Plant Science conducts research at a number of locations across southern Manitoba. Our research facilities include those located on the University of Manitoba campus (the Agriculture Building and "The Point"), the Carman Research Station, and the Glenlea Research Station. We also carry out research in collaboration with other organizations including the Manitoba Zero-Tillage Research Farm and Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada.
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This page created October 2005.
Last updated April 2008.