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Department of Food, Agricultural & Resource Economics

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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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Expertise in food, agricultural and resource economics.

OAC's Department of Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics provides expert and timely policy analysis to significant issues related to global food and agricultural systems.

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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.

Livia Sente, Graduate StudentMSc in Food, Agricultural and Resource EconomicsHear more from Livia
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"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."

Danielle RoyGraduate Student in FARELearn more about Danielle
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"As a student in the MFARE program, you have the opportunity to explore relevant and interesting topics in food trade and policy, consumer preference, and the impact of climate change on the agri-food and natural resource sectors. This program is ideal for students with a broad world-view who wish to address the worlds most pressing issues related to food, economics and agriculture.”

Dr. Spencer Henson, FacultyDepartment of Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics
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About the Department of Food, Agricultural & Resource Economics

The Department of Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics (FARE) is a research-intensive department dedicated to advancing agricultural economics, agribusiness, food economics, and resource economics. With a focus on impactful research and evidence-based policy, FARE integrates applied research into its undergraduate and graduate programs, preparing future leaders in the agri-food and resource sectors.

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Department of Food, Agricultural & Resource Economics (FARE)
University of Guelph
Johnston Hall, First Floor South Wing
Guelph, Ontario, Canada N1G 2W1
Telephone: 519-824-4120 ext. 53625

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