Department of Food, Agricultural & Resource Economics
Solving challenges in food, agricultural and resource use.
At FARE, we solve today's most pressing challenges in food, agricultural business and economic. We work with producers, consumers and policy makers to inform practice, and innovate in the agri-food sector.
Our graduates are equipped to meet the needs of the food, agricultural, and natural resource sector in Canada and around the world.
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I enjoy seeing the whole picture, asking the bigger questions, and getting involved with multiple areas instead of specialization. Specialization is undeniably valuable, but so is a better understanding of the bigger puzzle that we are looking at and how everything is interconnected.
I knew I wanted a program that combined my passion for business as well as international development, and specifically international agriculture. The Food and Agriculture Business (FAB) program at the University of Guelph seemed like the perfect fit for these two interests.
Within agriculture, there's so many different avenues that you could explore, whether it's science or business. The opportunities are endless. OAC provided me with a platform to connect directly with the industry.
"When I talk to friends from other universities it always makes me realize how much U of G has to offer – personable and engaging professors, opportunities for involvement, and both a school and city with a real community focus. Pursuing graduate studies at U of G was an easy decision for me."
