Prof. Peter Sikkema, a weed-management specialist in the Department of Plant Agriculture at Ridgetown Campus, has been named a fellow of the Canadian Weed Science Society.

The organization’s highest honour recognizes people who have made outstanding contributions to weed science throughout their careers. Sikkema was honoured for his research, teaching and extension work, in particular for helping “solve on-farm grower issues in a manner that fits with grower practices and always addresses the bottom line.”

A faculty member in plant agriculture since 2003, Sikkema has developed one of North America’s largest field crop weed-management programs. His innovative approaches to extension include the development of a website designed to help members of the agricultural industry improve weed control and reduce the incidence of crop injury.