Mark "The Meat Man" Taylor
Mark Taylor
My husband, Mark, brings his plant experience and knowledge to our farming
operation. Mark’s qualifications include:
* Graduated with a Masters of Science in Biology from the University of
Saskatchewan in 2004 with extensive experience in plant breeding, diseases,
plant morphology, apiary, population genetics, agronomy and applied
microbiology.
* Thesis successfully defended in 2004 for research conducted in floral nectar
production in Brassica rapa.
* Employed by Agriculture and Agri-food Canada performing research in
biological weed control in 2002-2003.
* Attended and presented at international conferences on soils, crops, nectar
and apiary.
* Employed as Station Manager of AgQuest Research Center, the largest
independent contract research company in Western Canada, performing crop
research in the environmental fate of pesticides from 2004-2008.
* Family farm experience in all aspects of crop production and harvest of
cereals, pulses and oilseeds.
* Mark is now apprenticing under our experienced butcher, Dale Nash.
Mark’s continuing education includes:
* March 2009 – Setting a Profitable Price Seminar, Airdrie, AB
* March 2009 – Meat Industry Trade Show and Seminar, Calgary, AB
Mark “The Meat Man” Taylor manages the meat store, manages the pigs, and manages to retain his composure and sanity. I’m not sure how he manages! Mark has a MSc in Science from the University of Saskatchewan where he studied canola and nectar production. When he is not busy with the store and farm he enjoys spending time with his little boys, reading (Stephen King is his favourite), playing slow pitch or rec league hockey. Mark is the glue that holds Ravenwood together and keeps it running smoothly.
Mark’s Qualificiations
Mark Taylor brings his plant experience and knowledge to our farming operation. Mark’s qualifications include:
*Graduated with a Masters of Science in Biology from the University of Saskatchewan in 2004 with extensive experience in plant breeding, diseases, plant morphology, apiary, population genetics, agronomy and applied microbiology.
*Thesis successfully defended in 2004 for research conducted in floral nectar production in Brassica rapa.
*Employed by Agriculture and Agri-food Canada performing research in biological weed control in 2002-2003.
*Attended and presented at international conferences on soils, crops, nectar and apiary.
*Employed as Station Manager of AgQuest Research Center, the largest independent contract research company in Western Canada, performing crop research in the environmental fate of pesticides from 2004-2008.
*Family farm experience in all aspects of crop production and harvest of cereals, pulses and oilseeds.
*Mark is now apprenticing under our experienced butcher, Dale Nash.
Mark’s continuing education includes:
*March 2009 – Setting a Profitable Price Seminar, Airdrie, AB.
*March 2009 – Meat Industry Trade Show and Seminar, Calgary, AB.
*February 2010 – Dine Alberta Roundtable, Calgary, AB.
*March 2010 – Meat Industry Trade Show and Seminar, Edmonton, AB.