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The Innovators Rooted in Science the History of Research Branch from 1986 to 2011 The Innovators ROOTED in SCIENCE The History of Research Branch from 1986 to 2011 Editors: Yvon Martel, Jean-Marc Deschênes and Nathalie Corbeil The Innovators - Rooted in Science, The History of Research Branch from 1986 to 2011 © Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada, represented by the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, (2013) Catalogue No. A72-120/2013E-PDF ISBN 978-1-100-22857-0 AAFC No. 12151E Paru également en français sous le titre Les innovateurs - enracinés dans la science, Histoire de la Direction générale de la recherche For more information Reach us at www.agr.gc.ca or call us toll-free 1-855-773-0241 The Innovators ROOTED in SCIENCE The History of Research Branch from 1986 to 2011 Editors: Yvon Martel, Jean-Marc Deschênes and Nathalie Corbeil Tribute to the Assistant Deputy Ministers, Research Dr. Edward LeRoux .......... 1978–1986 Dr. Arthur Olson ................. 1987–1991 Dr. Brian Morrissey ............ 1992–2000 Dr. Bruce Archibald ............ 2003–2004 Dr. Marc Fortin .................. 2006–2011 And for serving in acting capacity: Dr. Ian de la Roche ...................... 1986 Dr. Gordon Dorrell ....................... 2001–2003 Dr. Yvon Martel .......................... 2005 Ms. Jody Aylard .......................... 2011 Contents Message from the Minister .......................................................................................... 9 Message from the Deputy Minister .............................................................................. 10 Foreword ...................................................................................................................... 11 Preface .......................................................................................................................... 12 Introduction .................................................................................................................. 13 Chapter One - Research Branch Headquarters ...................................................... 15 The Development of Agricultural Research in Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada .... 15 The Management of Research Branch from 1986 to 2011 .......................................... 19 The Evolution of Research Information Services ........................................................ 43 Chapter Two - Atlantic Canada ................................................................................ 49 Atlantic Cool Climate Crop Research Centre, St John’s, NL ...................................... 49 Crops and Livestock Research Centre, Charlottetown, PEI ........................................ 57 Atlantic Food and Horticulture Research Centre, Kentville, NS ................................. 64 Nappan Research Farm, Nappan, NS .......................................................................... 75 Potato Research Centre, Fredericton, NB .................................................................... 81 Senator Hervé J. Michaud Research Farm, Bouctouche, NB ...................................... 94 Chapter Three - Quebec and Ontario ...................................................................... 101 Soils and Crops Research and Development Centre, Quebec City, QC ...................... 101 Normandin Research Farm, Normandin, QC .............................................................. 110 Dairy and Swine Research and Development Centre, Sherbrooke, QC ...................... 114 Sheep Research Farm, La Pocatière, QC ..................................................................... 125 Beef Research Farm, Kapuskasing, ON ...................................................................... 131 Food Research and Development Centre, Saint-Hyacinthe, QC ................................. 138 Horticulture Research and Development Centre, Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, QC ........ 144 L’Assomption Research Farm, L’Assomption, QC ..................................................... 151 Greenhouse and Processing Crops Research Centre, Harrow, ON .............................. 156 Smithfield Research Farm, Smithfield, ON ................................................................. 166 Southern Crop Protection and Food Research Centre, London, ON ........................... 170 Delhi Research Farm, Delhi, ON ................................................................................. 176 Vineland Research Farm, Vineland, ON ...................................................................... 181 Guelph Food Research Centre, Guelph, ON ................................................................ 188 Chapter Four - Central Experimental Farm, Ottawa, ON .................................... 193 Overview ...................................................................................................................... 193 Plant and Crop Research (Eastern Cereal and Oilseed Research Centre) ................... 202 Land Resource Research (Eastern Cereal and Oilseed Research Centre) ................... 214 Food Research .............................................................................................................. 222 Biosystematics Research (Eastern Cereal and Oilseed Research Centre) ................... 228 Animal Research .......................................................................................................... 235 Engineering and Statistical Research ........................................................................... 241 Chapter Five - Western Canada ............................................................................... 249 Cereal Research Centre, Winnipeg, MB ...................................................................... 249 Morden Research Station, Morden, MB ...................................................................... 258 Brandon Research Centre, Brandon, MB .................................................................... 265 Saskatoon Research Centre, Saskatoon, SK ................................................................ 275 Melfort Research Farm, Melfort, SK ........................................................................... 286 Scott Research Farm, Scott, SK ................................................................................... 292 Semi-arid Prairie Agricultural Research Centre, Swift Current, SK ........................... 298 Regina Research Farm, Regina, SK ............................................................................. 305 Indian Head Research Farm, Indian Head, SK ............................................................ 310 Lacombe Research Centre, Lacombe, AB ................................................................... 317 Beaverlodge Research Farm, Beaverlodge, AB ........................................................... 326 Lethbridge Research Centre, Lethbridge, AB .............................................................. 332 Pacific Agri-Food Research Centre, Summerland, BC ................................................ 343 Pacific Agri-Food Research Centre, Agassiz, BC ........................................................ 351 Kamloops Research Farm, Kamloops, BC ................................................................. 360 Pacific Agriculture Research Centre, Vancouver, BC .................................................. 366 Saanichton Research and Plant Quarantine Station, Sidney, BC ................................. 370 References ................................................................................................................... 373 Appendix ..................................................................................................................... 381 Index ............................................................................................................................ 399 Message from the Minister For more than a century, Agriculture and Agri- Food Canada has worked with farmers to help them produce food, fight pests and diseases, and grow better crops. The innovative spirit of those whose efforts helped prairie settlers produce an abundance of wheat in a harsh Canadian climate remains just as vigorous today in laboratories and fields across this great country. Thanks to its scientific progress, Canada is a world leader in innovative agricultural products. Our agri-food sector is now Canada’s leading manufacturing employer and an important driver of our economy. Our exports help contribute to Canada’s role and image as a major trading nation by providing safe and high-quality foods to nations around the globe. Scientific discovery and innovation remain key to the success of the agricultural sector. It has been predicted that by 2050, global food production will need to double in order to be able to feed the world’s growing population. To meet this challenge, we need to continue our long- standing tradition of innovation. We will need new scientific discoveries and close collaboration among academia, the provinces, industry, and the international community. The past has shown us that scientific discovery can help us overcome great challenges and create new opportunities. The Government of Canada will continue to look to science to bring real results for our farmers and the sector. Thanks to the talent and expertise of our scientists and employees we can all look forward to more exciting agricultural advancements and a prosperous agriculture industry for another 125 years! Gerry Ritz Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada and Minister for the Canadian Wheat Board 9 The Innovators ~ Rooted in Science Message from the
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