Overview
The Fields of Science webpage is an offshoot of the Government of Canada website that teaches about Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s scientists and how they ensure food is safe, high quality, and produced in sustainable ways. The site features the work of eleven Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) scientists from coast to coast. They conduct about half of all agriculture related research in Canada in our 20 research centres across the country.
Fields of Science takes a closer look at why AAFC scientists chose to pursue a career in agriculture. Our scientists share the biggest challenges in their careers and what they like most about their jobs.
Find out why they became scientists and the journeys that brought them to AAFC. Their curiosity is infectious, and their passion for discovery benefits us all. Share Fields of Science with a youth in your life and inspire the next generation of agricultural scientists.
It is interesting to note that 2 of the 11 scientists featured work at the research centre in Fredericton, NB.
Objectives
- To introduce youth to consider career exploration in the field of agriculture and agri-science.
Instructions
Educators can direct youth interested in exploring sciences and food security to possible career options that they may not be aware of. The site is basic but simple to navigate.
The site provides short video vignettes of research scientists across Canada, providing insight into their specific role and why they are passionate about their field.
The site includes a fun quiz where users can “test their agri-knowledge.” There are links to two separate one- page infographics that educators can download.
Download the “Our Scientists at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada” infographic.
Download the “ A Taste of Our Science” infographic.
Key Highlights
- Accessible and engaging site for youth interested in exploring agri-science.
- Through the video clips, learners hear directly from the scientists working in the field.
- Highlights the local research centre in Fredericton NB.
- Available in French.