Student Stories
The Alliance is training the next generation of agri-food talent. With four jobs available for every agricultural graduate, we equip students to tackle current and future modern agri-food challenges.
Dig deeper into how students are becoming future agri-food leaders in Ontario.
Features will be updated regularly so check back often.
Did you know?
- Alliance-funded research is training over 550 students per year with hands-on learning experience.
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Fatimatzahra Muhammad
PhD Student, Department of Animal Biosciences
Meet Fatima Muhammad, Data Assistant at Agri-Food Data Canada
Dr. Busayo Kodaolu
PhD Graduate, School of Environmental Sciences
Meet Dr. Busayo Kodaolu, Research Associate at Agri-Food Data Canada
Jaber Husiny
M.Sc. Graduate, Department of Plant Agriculture
Meet Jaber Husiny, Research Associate at Agri-Food Data Canada
Dr. Fatemeh Fazel
PhD Candidate, Department of Pathobiology
Wen Jing (Savannah) Lesperance
Master's Student and Research Centre Ambassador

Dr. Anna Schwanke
PhD Graduate and Research Centre Ambassador

Clara Ziezold
PhD Candidate, Department of Animal Biosciences

Guilherme Madureira
PhD Candidate, Department of Animal Biosciences

Riley McConachie
Department of Plant Agriculture

Dr. Caitlin Evered
DVM, Doctor of Veterinary Science (D.V.Sc.) Candidate
Student researcher helping goat producers breed healthier, more productive herds

Sarah Hill
PhD Candidate, Department of Population Medicine

Continue exploring
- Using cutting-edge science to prevent livestock disease, improve welfare and maintain production efficiency
- U of G researcher exploring automation for better dairy health, production
- Pasture study the focus of Beef Farmers of Ontario video
- HQP Scholar builds on industry collaboration to turn agricultural and food waste into fuel
- In the mix: How Dr. Rose Rumney is fulfilling her lifelong dream as a mixed-animal veterinarian (Ontario Veterinary College)
- PhD candidate exploring automation for better dairy health, production (Ontario Agri-Food Innovation Alliance)
- Yeast shows promise as a feed additive for beef cattle (Office of Research, U of G)

