Upcoming Events

The University of Guelph and the Beef Farmers of Ontario invite you to join us on Friday, Sept. 27, 2019 for an open house at the newly opened Ontario Beef Research Centre in Elora. The Ontario Beef Research Centre is owned by the Government of Ontario and managed by the University of Guelph through the Ontario Agri-Food Innovation Alliance. Guests will have the opportunity to tour one of the most sophisticated beef research facilities in the country and meet researchers driving the beef sector into the future with innovative and sustainable new solutions.

Join the OAC Alumni Association and the Student Federation of the OAC (SFOAC) for an informal evening of networking between OAC alumni and current students. OAC Careers and Cocktails coincides with the SFOAC Career Week. Light appetizers and refreshments will be provided. We will hear from two speakers, followed by networking. Event Speaker:

Secondary school educators are invited to participate in an exciting two days of experiential learning and networking while learning about the diverse and growing food industry.  October 24: Experiential Road Trip Bus travel will be provided for the road trip. 8:00 a.m. Registration 8:30-9:30 a.m. Guelph Food Innovation Centre 9:45-10:55 a.m. Honey Bee Research Centre 11:45-1:50 p.m. Chudleigh’s ---Sponsored Lunch---- 2:30-4:00 p.m. Conestoga College

Research presented at the OPMC will focus on all aspects of pest management associated with plant, animal and human health. The theme of this year’s conference is “IPM in Action – Success Stories”. More information on the 2019 OPMC can be found on their website. 

Learn about the multitude of diverse careers in the innovative food sector while engaging with students, recent grads, and industry professionals. Registration includes access to the show floor and lunch.  10:00 a.m. Registration Guest post-seondary instutions will have booths to visit during registration. Coffee and light snacks will also be provided. 10:20-10:40 a.m. Welcome and Introduction 10:40-11:10 a.m. Keynote  ---Break----