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CWSF · 2026
Agriculture, Fisheries & Food Bronze Medal
Pacific salmon stocks have great economic and cultural significance to Canadians. In recent years, many salmon species have been listed as at risk in salmon conservation assessments. An unde…
CWSF · 2026
Agriculture, Fisheries & Food
My project investigated whether specific colors of jigs influence the predatory behavior of lake trout during winter ice fishing in the Yukon. By utilizing LiveScope sonar technology to obse…
CWSF · 2026
Agriculture, Fisheries & Food Gold Medal
The plastic mulch film, a plastic sheet applied to agricultural soils, increases crop yield through its benefits such as moisture retention and weed suppression. However, due to their potent…
CWSF · 2026
Agriculture, Fisheries & Food Bronze Medal
Testing out the viability of germinating seeds found from purchased fruit and the success of the plants. By taking the seeds found in a variety of fruits and vegetables that you can purchase…
CWSF · 2026
Agriculture, Fisheries & Food
Goat raising is of great importance in the Mixteca region of Puebla, as it is considered the region's traditional dish. However, as the season progresses and drought sets in, goats begin to…
CWSF · 2026
Agriculture, Fisheries & Food
Fertilizers are responsible for 2% of global CO₂ emissions. Fertilizers also fuel rapid algae growth that produce harmful blooms in the water. They can also negatively impact the moisture an…
CWSF · 2026
Agriculture, Fisheries & Food
The maintenance of regular physiological function in plants depends on this careful balance between carbon uptake and water retention, which is regulated through changes in stomatal aperture…
CWSF · 2026
Agriculture, Fisheries & Food Bronze Medal
White pollution—the buildup of plastic waste—poses increasing threats to our global ecosystems by damaging water sources and food supplies. Traditional agricultural plastics greatly contribu…
CWSF · 2026
Agriculture, Fisheries & Food Gold Medal
The hazelnut industry faces severe threats from the hazelnut weevil (Curculio nucum), with infestations affecting up to 80% of yields. Relying on pesticides is environmentally unsustainable,…
CWSF · 2026
Agriculture, Fisheries & Food
All over the world, drought is an increasing issue that is a major threat to our produce. To try and help minimize that problem, I decided to test different plant watering methods and see wh…
CWSF · 2026
Agriculture, Fisheries & Food
My project is a device that uses high voltage to pull water vapour from the air. It uses the concept of electrons, traveling from positive to negative, and as that is happening, water drople…
CWSF · 2026
Agriculture, Fisheries & Food
Cows and sheep waste about a third of the energy in their hay because their bodies cannot fully break it down, and all that undigested grass produces methane, a gas that warms the planet. Th…
CWSF · 2026
Agriculture, Fisheries & Food
My project is called Mycelium Might. It focuses on growing mushrooms using recycled materials. My goal was to address the bigger issue of pollution and the need for more sustainable food sou…
CWSF · 2026
Agriculture, Fisheries & Food
Can sound waves affect how plants grow? I tested whether a high-pitched sound (8 kHz) at different loudness levels (0 (no sound), 55, 65, and 75 decibels) changes how radish plants grow. I g…
CWSF · 2026
Agriculture, Fisheries & Food Bronze Medal
By 2050, the world needs to produce 70% more food to feed an estimated 9.1 billion people, yet climate change threatens every grain. Winter wheat offers a clever solution for colder climates…
CWSF · 2026
Agriculture, Fisheries & Food Bronze Medal
Post-harvest Agricultural Produce is frequently compromised on farms, during transportation from farms to warehouses and retail stores. Spoiled produce is subsequently thrown out from grocer…
CWSF · 2026
Agriculture, Fisheries & Food Bronze Medal
My grandparents live near the Englishman River on Vancouver Island, where big floods often happen in the fall and winter, soon after salmon lay their eggs. I wanted to learn how these floods…
CWSF · 2026
Agriculture, Fisheries & Food Bronze Medal
After moving to Nova Scotia, I noticed a lot of seaweed along the beaches. It would wash up in large piles, start to decay, and attract flies. At first, it seemed like waste, and I wondered…
CWSF · 2026
Agriculture, Fisheries & Food
This project explores how different levels of UV (ultraviolet) light affect a mushroom's ability to produce Vitamin D. To test this, identical groups of mushrooms were grown in the exact sam…
CWSF · 2026
Agriculture, Fisheries & Food
My project examines how vegetable nutrient trends change throughout the winter, whether they differ by food source and which option is most cost-effective and has the least carbon impact. Fo…
CWSF · 2026
Agriculture, Fisheries & Food Bronze Medal
Have you ever wondered what’s in your soil? Farmers do all the time! However, costly and time consuming measurement techniques make understanding soil and the effect of agricultural manageme…
CWSF · 2026
Agriculture, Fisheries & Food
Agricultural sustainability is threatened by soil salinization, a form of land degradation that reduces land use. Soil salinity disrupts water uptake and ion balance, which affects early pla…
CWSF · 2026
Agriculture, Fisheries & Food Gold Medal
Food waste is a major issue in Canada, with much of it happening at the household level due to confusion about best-before dates. Many people throw away food that is still usable or rely on…
CWSF · 2026
Agriculture, Fisheries & Food Silver Medal
Wildfires are becoming more common and severe. Grass crops (such as wheat, barley, oats) are an important source of economic activity and nutrition in Canada. How does wildfire smoke affect…
CWSF · 2026
Agriculture, Fisheries & Food Bronze Medal
The idea for this project originated from understanding the risks of drinking contaminated tap water in communities under long-term boil water advisories. It also arose from observing high g…
CWSF · 2026
Agriculture, Fisheries & Food
In northern communities like ours, groceries are expensive and not always fresh. Our goal was to see if it would be possible to raise chickens locally, sell eggs and meat, and offer lower pr…