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Josiah Mullet KoopPosition/Title: MSc by Coursework email: jmulletk@uoguelph.ca Phone: 289-990-8860 Office:
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Background
I was raised in Jordan, Ontario on my family's farm where I learned about my passion for agriculture. I have gained significant work experience in primary production where I have learned about many of the issues facing the industry. Using both my practical and academic agricultural experience, my goal is to continue to work to make meaningful contributions to the Canadian agriculture industry.
My interests are broad in agriculture, but my significant interests include soil heath, GHG emissions and using agriculture to positively impact climate change and the environment. I also have interests in animal agriculture, including animal welfare and behavior as well as from an environmental standpoint looking at climate change mitigation and the role that animal agriculture has to play.
Education
BSc in Agriculture, major in Animal Science (University of Guelph) – 2018-2022
MSc in Poultry Behavior and Welfare (University of Guelph) – 2022–present
Advisor: Dr. Tina Widowski
Relevant Experience
During my undergrad I completed a research project with Dr. Adam Gillespie looking at soil carbon levels in vineyards with the use of cover crops. During this project I obtained soil samples and measured levels of various forms of carbon to determine how cover crops effected carbon stores in the soil, particularly in perennial crops like vineyards.
I am currently serving an 18-month term on the Canadian Agriculture Youth Council where I collaborate with other youth in agriculture from across the country to problem solve various issues and advise on government agriculture policies. I am currently working on the climate change and environment working group within this council where we advise on agriculture environmental policies and work on climate change related issues.
My masters research involves looking at the perching behavior of laying hen pullets in alternative housing systems. My current project will look at the perching behavior of pullets and how their perching preferences will change as they age. The goal of this research is to inform industry codes of practice on perching recommendations for pullets.