USask College of AgBio

Graduate Spotlight 🎓 Lainie Muir Lainie is graduating with a BSc in Agriculture (major in Soil Science) at #USask Spring Convocation! She is the recipient of the P.M. and Y.Y. Huang Distinguished Undergraduate Award in Soil Science! Originally from Glenella, MB, Lainie is now pursuing a MSc in Soil Science at USask, focused on soil organic carbon stocks in the Prairies. In the future, she plans to work as an agricultural soil scientist in Manitoba, while continuing to raise Black Angus cattle. “The College of Agriculture and Bioresources is an environment that empowers you to become your best self.” “It is common to hear that the people are the best part of our college, and there is merit behind that. The agriculture industry is built on the people in it, and AgBio brings countless friendships and professional relationships into your life that push you to develop skills, grow outside the limits of your comfort zone, and gain experiences you never thought possible before your time here.” USask Spring Convocation is June 1–5! See bio link for more info. 📸2: Soil sampling in east-central Saskatchewan 📸3: Sorting yearling heifers #USaskClassOf2026 #USaskConvo #Convocation #Graduation

We welcomed future students this week as part of Spotlight on Careers with @saskatooniec ! The students learned about careers in Agriculture and Bioresources and participated in hands-on learning experiences such as an agricultural economics supply chain simulation and the ‘Science of Baking’ where they baked biscuits and learned about the food science to achieve the perfect colour of them. The students also toured the Phytotron and had a lunch and learn session about AgBio programs and student experience. Check out the hands-on learning experiences our Undergrad Programs offer by visiting the bio link! #USask #AgBio #BeWhatTheWorldNeeds #Agriculture #FoodScience

Congrats 🎉 to this year’s recipients of the Agriculture Student Scholarship! This scholarship is funded by the government with students submitting applications that focus on solutions to challenges in agriculture. Carson Green (Mossbank, SK) was the grand prize recipient! Carson will be attending the University of Saskatchewan this fall to study Agribusiness! Marshall Mann (Lloydminster, SK), Eva Schafer (Makwa, SK), and Brianna Yung (Bulyea, SK) were the runner-up’s! To read more about the scholarship and the winning submissions, see the News bio link. #AgBio #USask #BeWhatTheWorldNeeds #Agriculture #SaskAg

Spring awakenings at Kernen Prairie! Kernen Prairie is one of the largest remaining patches of Fescue Prairie in Saskatchewan. This is an important mosaic of plant communities representing the Northern Mixed Prairie and the Fescue Prairie. Join us for hands-on learning experiences at Kernen Prairie via field courses and research studies! See the Undergraduate and Graduate program bio links to apply today for admission to the #USask College of Agriculture and Bioresources. 

#AgBio #BeWhatTheWorldNeeds #FieldStudies #Agriculture

Are you a new undergrad student starting classes this fall at the University of Saskatchewan?

Join us for U-Start, a pre-orientation taking place via in-person and online activities this May and June! 

The College of Agriculture and Bioresources is offering several college specific U-Start sessions:

In-person –Saskatoon 🏢 – Sat. May 30

Zoom - How to prepare for class registration 💻 – May 27, May 28, June 1

Zoom - How to register in your Learning Community Course Block 💻 – June 4, June 8

There are also additional activities for parents, students living in residence, and more! To register and for more info see the U-Start bio link. 

#AgBio #USask #NewStudent #BeWhatTheWorldNeeds #Agriculture

Another year, another Biotech Blast recap! 💫 This week, over 300 grades 7 and 8 students from the Saskatoon area had the chance to visit the College of Agriculture and Bioresources at the U of S. Students engaged in a variety of hands-on stations that focused on science and biotech. Thanks to our host partner @agbiousask and all of our volunteer organizations for making this event so spectacular – year after year! #AITCSK #BiotechBlast #HandsOnLearning #SaskEd #AgEducation

The application for 2026-27 AgBio graduate student awards and bursaries is now open! Appy before May 31! 
 Students who are in AgBio thesis-based graduate programs as of September 2026 can apply. For full eligibility details and instructions see your PAWS email. *The link to the application portal is in the PAWS email.* Don’t delay! Apply today! 💰 #USask #Scholarships #GradStudies

Today we welcomed new #USask undergrad students at U-Start Calgary!

U-Start is a pre-orientation taking place via in-person and online activities throughout May and June. The College of Agriculture and Bioresources is offering several more college specific U-Start sessions:

In-person –Saskatoon 🏢 – Sat. May 30

Zoom - How to prepare for class registration 💻 – May 27, May 28, June 1

Zoom - How to register in your Learning Community Course Block 💻 – June 4, June 8

There are also additional activities for parents, students living in residence, and more! To register and for more info see the U-Start bio link. 

#AgBio #NewStudent #BeWhatTheWorldNeeds #Agriculture

“We are one of the world’s leading universities in agricultural science, and choosing to be here is a decision I have never regretted.” 
Meet researcher Dr. Yongfeng Ai. An associate professor in the College of Agriculture and Biosciences, Dr. Ai brings a vast wealth of knowledge in food science and technology to #USask. 
“Food science has its roots in agriculture. We have a very strong agriculture and agri-food sector, and that was the main reason I moved to Saskatchewan one decade ago.” Learn more about Dr. Ai’s work as USask celebrates Asian Heritage Month during May: A time to listen, learn, and celebrate, explore stories and resources that highlight the diverse experiences and contributions of Asian communities at USask and beyond. See the News and Asian Heritage Month bio links to learn more!  #AsianHeritageMonth #AHM #USaskResearch #FoodScience

It’s the last day of final exams for students in the #USask College of Agriculture and Bioresources! Take our poll below and tell us your summer plans:

In 1982, the University of Saskatchewan Agricultural Students Association (the Agros) increased their fundraising efforts for TeleMiracle by pushing a bedframe on bike wheels across Saskatchewan. This became known as the Bedpush. 🛌🫷⁠ ⁠ Over 45 years the Agros have raised more than $1,000,000 for TeleMiracle cumulatively with their Bedpush fundraiser.⁠ ⁠ Click the link in bio or copy the link below to read about the history of the Agros Bedpush for TeleMiracle. 🔗⁠ ⁠ /the-agros-bedpush-a-fundraiser-benefiting-telemiracle-for-more-than-40-years/

Today is #EarthDay ! 🌍 Positively impact the environment with the new Forest Resources Certificate. Study plant identification, ecological classification schemes, forest ecology, data collection techniques, and more!  Add the new certificate on to your USask undergrad degree! See the Forest Resources bio link to learn more and apply.  📸: The Forest Soils field course (SLSC 460)

#USask #AgBio #BeWhatTheWorldNeeds #ForestResources