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Back to Basics: Improving Soil and Creating Opportunities for a Healthy Food System

Dr. Lord Abbey, Associate Professor in the Department of Plant, Food, and Environmental Sciences at Dalhousie University and Bioenterprise SIAC Advisor, speaks about soil health, compost, and creating pathways for Canadian immigrants interested in agriculture.

By Tabitha Caswell for Bioenterprise

In the evolution of Canadian agriculture, few stories are as compelling as that of Dr. Lord Abbey. He’s traversed the globe from Ghana to Canada and beyond to witness its diverse landscapes firsthand. Marked by an insatiable curiosity, Dr. Abbey’s path reflects a relentless pursuit of knowledge and innovation, an unyielding resilience, and a commitment to fostering collaborative partnerships. 

Here, serving as a member of the Science and Innovation Advisory Committee (SIAC) with Bioenterprise and Associate Professor in the Department of Plant, Food, and Environmental Sciences at Dalhousie University, Dr. Abbey offers insight on topics that are far-reaching but close to his heart. 

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