Michelle Carkner
Research Associate, Natural Systems Agriculture Research Group
My current research projects are related to crop adaptation to low-input and high stress environments as well as conservation agriculture in relation to biodiversity in East Africa in partnership with Canadian Foodgrains Bank.
Education
Teaching
PhD., Agronomy and Crop Physiology (2024)
University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB
MSc., Agronomy (2016)
University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB
BSc (Agr.)., Agronomy (2014)
University of Guelph, Guelph, ON
Culinary Management Diploma (2008)
George Brown College, Toronto, ON
2020-2023
Crop Production (PLNT 2500), University of Manitoba
Lab Coordination Teaching Assistant
2017
Organic Agronomist Training, University of Manitoba and Prairie Organic Grain Initiative
Co-instructor
2016
Organic Crop Production [PLNT0820(diploma)/PLNT3560(degree)], University of Manitoba
Instructor
Professional Membership
Professional Agrologist (P.Ag.) Designation, Manitoba Institute of Agrologists
Member, Canadian Society of Agronomy
Member, American Society of Crop Science, Agronomy, and Soil Science
Service Activities
Research Advisor, Manitoba Organic Development Fund Committee
Canadian Researcher, Organic Crop Improvement Association 2017-2025
