• In the inaugural year of this program, I collaborated on an interdisciplinary team to create inventive solutions to some of the most pressing issues in food and agriculture.• Coordinated educational workshops for other Food From Thought teams.• Worked with the Ecological Farmers Association of Ontario to create a practical tool for organizations looking to develop, implement, and evaluate farmer-led research programs.

In a role involving research, analysis, and dissemination, I increased interest and understanding of genetics and genetic selection in the Ontario sheep industry. I coordinated and presented workshops for producers, created and disseminated questionnaires, completed a report on genetic trends, and analyzed data and literature. I collected samples and data from farms, including body condition score, FAMACHA score, and weights, and analyzed results.

• Conducted dairy cow behaviour and welfare studies with various graduate students under advisor Dr. Trevor DeVries.• Applied practical on-farm skills, as well as lab skills involving data management.

• Worked independently to manage >200 cattle of varying age groups. Maintained a schedule for milking, feeding, cleaning, and moving livestock.