AIC Foundation: Initiatives

Karl C. Ivarson Scholarship

This Scholarship was created by Dr. Karl C. Ivarson through a gift to the Agricultural Institute of Canada Foundation. Dr. Ivarson's wish is to provide financial support to a student(s) entering second or subsequent year of post graduate studies in soil science (in areas of agriculture, environment, geology agro-ecology or other related disciplines) at a recognized Canadian university.

Two scholarships of $2,000 each will be offered in 2010.

Application Information

The deadline for applications is November 5, 2010.

Dr. Karl C. Ivarson Scholarship 2009 Application Form
Dr. Karl C. Ivarson Scholarship 2009 Application Guidelines

Past Recipients

2008 Scholarship Recipients
2007 Scholarship Recipients
2006 Scholarship Recipient

Douglas McRorie Memorial Scholarship

In 1990, the AICF created the Douglas McRorie Memorial Scholarship in honour of past-president and agri-finance leader, Doug McRorie, PAg, FAIC. Doug served as the Vice-President of Agriculture for the Royal Bank and was a well-respected agricultural leader in Canada. Through 2010, the AICF will be offer six annual scholarships of $1500 to agricultural post-graduates majoring in agricultural business, economics, finance or trade. This scholarship is made available through the support of the RBC Foundation.

Selection criteria:

• agricultural post-graduate
• emphasis in agricultural business/commerce/trade
• strong academic record
• good leadership potential
• excellence in previous performance

Application information

The deadline for applications is November 5, 2010

2009 McRorie Scholarship Application Form
2009 McRorie Scholarship Application Guidelines

Past Recipients

2008 Scholarship Recipients
2007 Scholarship Recipients
2006 Scholarship Recipients
2005 Scholarship Recipients
2004 Scholarship Recipients
2003 Scholarship Recipients
2002 Scholarship Recipients
2001 Scholarship Recipients

For further information on either scholarship, contact:

Agricultural Institute of Canada Foundation
c/o Elizabeth Muckle-Jeffs
1027 Pembroke Street East, Suite 200
Pembroke, ON K8A 3M4
T: (613) 732-7068
F: (613) 732-3386
E: elizabeth@theprofessionaledge.com

The Blackburn Extension Fund

Canadian Society of Extension Legacy

One of the major goals resulting from the dissolution of the Canadian Society of Extension (CSE) was that a legacy was to be created to carry on the education of Extension principles. The CSE Dissolution Team approached the Agricultural Institute of Canada Foundation (AICF) to establish an Extension Speakers program.

This fund, created by a $15000 gift from the former Canadian Society of Extension will support the expenses of current, credible speakers at national and regional events on topics supporting the principles of extension and development as outlined by the following definition from Foundations and Changing Practices in Extension – 1989.

“Extension – A system of non-formal education. As such, it is a field of professional education practice aimed at:

• teaching people, in their own context and life situations, how to identify and access their own needs and problems;
• helping them acquire the knowledge and skills required to cope effectively with those needs and problems, and
• inspiring them to action”

The name of the fund will be “Excellence in Extension – The Blackburn Fund” in honour of Dr. Donald J. Blackburn for his many contributions to the field of extension and his generous support of CSE. The fund will support one national or two regional speakers annually, to a maximum amount of $2000 per year. Criteria for events/speakers that would qualify for these funds include:

• National or intra-provincial events open to the public (i.e. not restricted to members only)
• The focus of the presentation supports extension principles and/or adult learning as outlined above
• The organization receiving the funds will provide appropriate recognition - “Excellence in Extension – The Blackburn Fund” of the Agricultural Institute of Canada Foundation

AICF is pleased to manage the application and selection process: Blackburn Extension Fund Application

The AIC Foundation / IUNS Travel Award for the Nutritional Sciences

Through the generous contribution of funds from the International Union of Nutritional Sciences (IUNS), the Agricultural Institute of Canada Foundation (AICF) is pleased to be able to provide travel grants to graduate students and post-doctoral fellows from Canadian academic institutions with a recognized agricultural college, in order that they participate in scientific conferences, within the purview of the IUNS, to present their research.

The Mission of the IUNS is:

• To promote advancement in nutrition science, research and development through international cooperation at the global level;
• To encourage communication and collaboration among nutrition scientists as well as to disseminate information in nutritional sciences through modern communication technology.

There are two application deadlines each year and the number of grants awarded in any year will be based on the number of qualified applicants and funds available. See the application form for details. Application should be made directly to the AIC Foundation.

The Klinck Lecture

Established by the AIC in 1966, the Klinck Lecture series is named after Dr. Leonard S. Klinck, first president of AIC's predecessor, the Canadian Society of Technical Agriculturists. For almost 40 years this annual program sponsored prominent authorities from around the world on cross-Canada speaking tours focusing on national and international agricultural issues and developments.

The AIC Foundation now manages the Klinck Lecture program.

Photo above: Dr. Norman Borlaug (right) the first Klinck
lecturer, chats with Dr. L.S. Klinck, January 31, 1966.

Klinck Lecture 2007

Dr. Robert J. Rennie, President and CEO of Spur Ventures Inc., presented the 2007 Leonard S. Klinck Lecture during the Agricultural Institute of Canada's 2007 conference, Making Choices: Consumers and Their Impact on Canada's Agriculture and Food, November 5-6 in Edmonton, Alberta. Dr. Rennie spoke about science and consumers.

Rural Roots Painting and Print

AICF Commissioned this painting from Peter Etril Snyder to commemorate the 75th Anniversary of the Agricultural Institute of Canada. Framed reproductions are available for purchase from the AICF.