The Future of Vertical Farming in Manitoba
Schedule
Wed Dec 04 2024 at 07:00 pm to 08:45 pm
UTC-06:00Location
University of Manitoba - 130 Agriculture Building, 66 Dafoe Road | Winnipeg, MB
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Free public presentation followed by an audience Q&A. Register to save your spot here: [email protected]A major focus of this event will look at the energy requirements for vertical farming and examine some of the most efficient systems and scenarios to make vertical farming worth the investment. Another focus will be on the potential benefits of vertical farming to remote and marginalized communities.
Featuring:
Trina Semenchuk - Little Greenhouse That Could
www.littlegreenhousethatcould.ca
Little Greenhouse is a company with a life-long mission to turn Winnipeg into the vertical farming city of the world. Founded by Trina, an Engineer in Training (EIT) currently pursuing a M.Sc. in Biosystems Engineering. She is focused on energy efficiency designs and systems for vertical farming.
Dr. Qiang Zhang - University of Manitoba
Dr. Qiang Zhang is a professor in the Department of Biosystems Engineering, University of Manitoba, and a registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in the Province of Manitoba. He has been conducting research in the area of controlled environment agriculture. Dr. Zhang is a member of several professional societies, including Canadian Society for Bioengineering (served as President) and American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers.
Dr. Miyoung Suh - University of Manitoba
Department of Food and Human Nutritional Sciences
https://news.umanitoba.ca/um-research-to-improve-nutrition-in-northern-manitoba-receives-new-federal-support
Location: 130 Agriculture Building, 66 Dafoe Road - U of M
Time: 7pm - 8:30pm
Register here: [email protected]
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Where is it happening?
University of Manitoba - 130 Agriculture Building, 66 Dafoe Road, 66 Dafoe Rd, Winnipeg, MB R3T 6B3, Canada,Winnipeg, ManitobaEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
