Known for his dedication to teaching, research, and community engagement, delivered his final lecture in April. Throughout his career, Weersink blended real farm experience with academic insight. Raised on a family farm, he brought a practical understanding of agriculture into classrooms and research projects. Read more on Farms.com: Alfons Weersink- From Farm Roots to Academic Excellence.
Congratulations to Dr. Ernesto Guzman, who was recently recognized with two awards at the Canadian Honey Council (CHC) Bee Tech Conference in Calgary on February 12, 2026. Guzman's Alliance-funded research determined that adjusting the timing of pest/disease treatments could help the province's 4,000+ beekeepers strengthen their hives and increase surivival of their honey bee colonies.
The Ontario Agri-Food Innovation Alliance has appointed three new research program directors (RPDs), who join two University of Guelph faculty experts already in the role.
These experts connect multidisciplinary U of G agri-food expertise with Alliance research programming to deliver solutions for Ontario’s farmers and drive economic growth within the agri-food sector.
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Laura Van EerdSchool of Environmental Sciences, Ridgetown Campus, University of Guelph |
Despite retiring from his academic position, University of Guelph professor Dr. Wayne Caldwell continues his decades-long work to support rural Ontario and the people who depend on it.
Dr. Wayne Caldwell