Past Events

Mark your calendars for Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show on September 17th.  We are pleased to partner with Canada's Outdoor Farm Show to host a special social event with your fellow OAC Alumni! We’re gathering under the big tent from 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM. Expect good company, tasty appetizers, and a chance to catch up with old friends. This is a free, drop-in event.  Registration is not required.

The Department of Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics (FARE) will be hosting a webinar for prospective graduate students on August 11, from 10:00–11:30 AM (EST). The session will be led by Dr. S. Kwaku Afesorgbor, FARE Graduate Program Coordinator and Associate Professor and the Global Pre-Arrival Support Advisors would be at the webinar as well. 

Join the University of Guelph Department of FARE for a day of research and networking

We are honored to welcome Dr. Joseph Balagtas, Professor of Agricultural Economics and Director of the Center for Food Demand at Purdue University, as the featured speaker. Dr. Balagtas will explore the current landscape of what we eat and what that means for our health, with a particular focus on the growing scrutiny of ultra-processed foods and the impact of GLP-1 drugs. Simple economics, data, and lessons from the history of food and nutrition policy will be used to reflect on the promise and pitfalls of public policy aimed at improving consumer choices.

Join fellow alumni and the OAC Alumni Association for some friendly competition at the annual 2026 OAC Alumni Association Bonspiel.  Whether you are playing competitively or just for fun, this is a great opportunity to reconnect with fellow OAC alumni!

Students, parents, and educators are invited to attend a webinar to provide information about the Bachelor of Indigenous Environmental Science & Practice program at the University of Guelph.  The event will feature a presentation, followed by a panel of students, alumni, and faculty.

The Agribusiness & Farm Management Club is pleased to welcome Andrea DeGroot from Farm Credit Canada for an engaging and practical discussion on Farm Succession Planning. Drawing on her experience in farm management and operating her own family hog and crop farm, Andrea will share real-world insights on succession planning, business structure, and navigating family dynamics in agriculture.

Please join the Department of Food, Agricultural and Resource for the "Firm-level Pass-through of Supply Chain Disruptions: Insights from the US Beef Market∗" Seminar presented by Dr. Meilin Ma, Associate Professor in the Department of Agricultural Economics at Purdue University. Abstract

Join us on February 5th to cheer on the men’s hockey team as we celebrate Men’s Aggie Night—proudly sponsored by Syngenta Canada—highlighting Gryphon spirit, agriculture roots, and athletic pride! Bring a non-perishable food item to the game in support of the Guelph Student Foodbank and receive a free Aggies Night T-shirt donated by Syngenta Canada (while supplies last).

Students are invited to join the OAC Alumni Association for an informal evening of networking! This event will include networking tips from a career advisor, followed by a group speed mentoring session that gives students the opportunity to gain insight into post-graduation career experiences from a number of OAC alumni. Alumni mentors will represent a variety of OAC disciplines, including crops, livestock, business, food, environment, landscape architecture, and more. The event will also include open social time following the speed mentoring session. Event details: