Food, Agricultural & Resource Economics (PhD)
This PhD program is offered through the Department of Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics (FARE) and focuses on two major areas of emphasis:
- Food and agricultural economics
- Natural resource and environmental economics
Across these areas there is a focus on both developed and developing countries. Students in the PhD program focus on an area of specialization relevant to their thesis research, plus complete courses in microeconomic theory and economic research methods. All students must complete and defend a thesis in their chosen area of specialization. More details on this program are available through the FARE website.
Admission requirements for the FARE PhD are available through the Graduate Calendar.
Application Deadline
January 15 of each year for the following September entry.
Meet the Profs
Say hello to the professors of the Department of Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics in these 60 second snapshot videos. More faculty videos can be found here.

Food Price Uncertainity and Food Security

Consumer Purchase Decisions
More Information
For more information contact:
Jennifer LaPorte
FARE Graduate Program Assistant
faregrad@uoguelph.ca
519-824-4120, Ext. 52771
Or visit the following University of Guelph links: