Past Events

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:

Students, parents, and educators are invited to attend a webinar highlighting the Ridgetown Campus' Associate Diploma programs at the University of Guelph’s Ontario Agricultural College.  The event will feature a presentation, followed by a panel of students, alumni, and faculty.  

Students, parents, and educators are invited to attend a webinar highlighting the Equine programs at the University of Guelph’s Ontario Agricultural College.  The event will feature a presentation, followed by a panel of students, alumni, and faculty.  

Grow your teaching and greenhouse skills with the OAC Liaison Program at the University of Guelph! This interactive workshop offers practical training in plant growth, pest control, and crop timing, plus insights into plant and horticulture programs for your students.

Please join the Department of Food, Agricultural and Resource for the "Annual Ontario Farm Income Situation and Outlook" presented by Steve Duff, Chief Economist, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness (OMAFA)

Explore the professionally accredited Master of Landscape Architectutre (MLA) program at the University of Guelph through our upcoming virtual open house!  Gain insight into program details and explore how Guelph's MLA program integrates sustainability, design, ecology and community planning to shape meaningful environments.

The Department of Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics (FARE) will be hosting a webinar for prospective graduate students on November 27th, 8:00–9:30 AM EST (9:00 PM CST China). The session will be led by Dr. S. Kwaku Afesorgbor, FARE Graduate Program Coordinator and Associate Professor. This webinar provides great opportunity to learn more about our graduate programs, research areas, and the application process, as well as to ask questions about studying in the department.