Rooted in Agriculture: Dr. Rene Van Acker’s Path to the Presidency and His Agri-Food Innovation Priorities

Posted on Monday, January 5th, 2026

There’s now a solid line that unites the University of Guelph’s president’s office and the farm community, writes journalist Owen Roberts in Ontario Grain Farmer Magazine. "Van Acker’s grassroots upbringing, along with his strong academic foundation in agriculture, has struck a resounding chord."

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