Department of Soil Science 'Soil Science Field Facility'

Term: 2 years, beginning in 2021

Status: Ongoing

Funding Amount: $300,000

Lead Researcher(s): Tom Yates (University of Saskatchewan)

Funding Partners: Western Grains Research Foundation, Saskatchewan Canola Development Commission, Saskatchewan Pulse Growers, Ministry of Agriculture

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Project Description

The Department of Soil Science, University of Saskatchewan, is proposing the construction of a new 10,000 sq ft Soil Science Field Facility (SSFF), which is essential for maintaining field research programs. These programs address agricultural issues related to soil health and sustainability, soil fertility and plant production, indigenous agriculture and environmental issues such as adaptation to and mitigation of climate change and its impacts on agriculture. Soils are a fundamental resource, and the ability to conduct field research programs will allow the department to continue its long history of working with farmers.