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People of Poultry: Dr. Doug Inglis and Jenny Gusse

Two beloved champions of Alberta agriculture, science, education, and the environment were recently lost during a backcountry hiking trip that ended in tragedy on September 29, 2023. Dr. Doug Inglis, […]

Devin Dittmer

Devin Dittmer, U of A Unit Supervisor DRTC (Dairy Research and Technology Center) – Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sci – AFNS Dept. and Founder, Homeroom Holsteins Program
How do you bridge the gulf between urban kids in classrooms and the real, hands-on world of agriculture? Devin Dittmer has found a way. He created a program called Homeroom Holsteins where he honestly shares the hard truths, joys, and circle of life on the farm. The program is currently available to Alberta classroom kids from K – 12. Launched in 2022 from the Dairy Unit at the U of A, the program has exploded in popularity in just one season. Plans for multiple commodities to hop on board are hatching everywhere.
Read on to learn what inspired Dittmer and how his talent for straight talk and real connections is truly making a difference.

People of Poultry: Dr. Doug Korver

Dr. Doug Korver, PhD is retiring after 26 years teaching and mentoring university students, publishing over 75 peer reviewed articles, leading innovative research trials and traveling the world as a speaker, researcher and poultry nutrition expert.
He will take three years to phase out of his position as Professor of Poultry Nutrition, Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Science – Ag, Food & Nutritional Science Dept. at the University of Alberta.
Read more to learn about his academic journey to the U of A, his passions for teaching, travel and birds and his plans for the future with ongoing research and an exciting new company.

People of Poultry: A conversation with Up-and-Coming Poultry Professional Jo Ann Chew

An intensely curious mind, love of learning and a desire to give back. These are a few of the things that have fueled Jo Ann Chew’s path from teen in Malaysia to PhD student and Aviagen Scholarship winner. Radiating confidence and calm, the future of this Up-and-Coming Poultry Professional shines bright. Read on to learn about her academic journey, her life priorities and how she values those around her every step of the way.

In case you missed it: People of Poultry

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People of Poultry: Kerry Nadeau

Kerry Nadeau, BSc. Manager/Supervisor U of A Poultry Unit ALES/AFNS
PIP Board, Heritage Chicken Program Steering and Education and Mentoring Committee member.

Despite juggling a multitude of responsibilities at the U of A Poultry Unit and Research Centre, Kerry Nadeau still finds time and creativity to partner with Heritage Chicken Program (HCP) Coordinator Taresa Chieng to facilitate, fundraise and grow the program with creativity and imagination.

Read on to learn more about Nadeau’s journey to her current position, the history and importance of the U of A Heritage Chicken Program and how Nadeau navigates a complicated and demanding job including budgets, flock health, facility monitoring and staff management while mentoring students and always maintaining a wicked sense of humour.

People of Poultry: Dr. Helen Anne Hudson, PhD, and Burnbrae Farms

Helen Anne Hudson is a generational farmer with a passion for animals, family, chickens and eggs, research and the environment. From championing sustainability and poultry research, rescuing horses, planting trees, and protecting the biosphere at Burnbrae Farms, she is making a real difference both now and for the future.

People of Poultry: Nicole Zukiwsky

Nicole Zukiwsky has learned to recognize opportunities, shift plans, and say yes when opening new doors because you never know when an undiscovered world may await. Passion for the poultry industry pushed ambitions to be a vet aside, revealing opportunities and connections in agriculture that she never imagined. After graduation, taking a chance, she threw her resume out to the universe and landed a dream job. Zukiwsky is an up-and-coming poultry professional to watch!
Read more to learn about Nicole’s journey to a faculty position at Olds College of Agriculture and Technology, her current courses and innovative teaching methods and her advice to newly graduated agriculture students.