Monthly Archives: June 2010

When plants talk, this scientist listens

Posted on June 14, 2010 by Owen Roberts

It’s a special time of the year. Tiny crop plants such as corn and soybeans are poking through the ground, creeping skyward to capture the sun’s warming rays. And they’re screaming their little green heads off about their no-good, sun-sucking … Continue reading →

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Research writers ramp-up activity with SPARK Speaks blog

Posted on June 11, 2010 by Owen Roberts

Students Promoting Awareness of Research Knowledge (SPARK) is the name of the student research-writing program at the University of Guelph, which is ramping up its blogging activities through the newly named SPARK Speaks. You can subscribe to new post notification … Continue reading →

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New farm writers’ group assembles in Atlantic Canada

Posted on June 9, 2010 by Owen Roberts

Congratulations to the newly formed Atlantic Canada Farm Writers’ Association, the sixth association under the umbrella of the Canadian Farm Writers’ Federation. The 12-person charter group, led by federation senator Allison Finnamore, assembled earlier this month in the cradle of … Continue reading →

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