Meet the Two New Food Science Faculty in OAC
Two new faculty members are joining the University of Guelph’s Department of Food Science in the Ontario Agricultural College (OAC).
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Farmland, rental survey based on decade of research
The Ontario Farmland Value and Rental Value Survey was launched in 2016 to address the lack of publicly available county-level data on farmland values and rental rates across Ontario. The initiative is a collaboration between the University of Guelph, the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness, and provincial farm organizations.
OMAFA Economics & Data Analytics Community of Practice - 2025 Farmland Price and Rental Survey
The Department of Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics Professor Brady Deaton shared insights from the 2025 Farmland Price and Rental Survey and discuss related issues in farmland markets. The Ontario Farmland Value and Rental Value Survey is designed to generate public information on farmland values and rental rates in Ontario. Results are reported at the census division level to support farmers, landowners, and other stakeholders. Survey reports and updates are available through the project website.
Can Ontario Seed Canada’s Food Independence?
In a recent appearance on TVO Today, FARE faculty and OAC Dean John Cranfield shared a compelling and optimistic message: there has never been a better time to be in agriculture. Cranfield highlighted agriculture as a future‑focused, innovation‑driven sector where economics, technology, sustainability, and food security intersect.
Year-Long Competition Gives OAC Student Hands-On Experience in Agri-Food Marketing
In U of G’s Food and Agricultural Business (BComm-FAB) major, students gain a unique blend of business training from the Lang School of Business and Economics as well as agri-food expertise from the Ontario Agricultural College - brought to life through hands-on learning experiences. For FAB student, Sophia Trothen, one of those experiences came through her involvement with the Canadian Agri-Marketing Association (CAMA), a student competition that challenges teams to develop and pitch innovative agri-food products.
FARE's Prof Brady Deaton Provides Insight to Canadian Senate Committee on Agriculture and Forestry
FARE Prof. Brady Deaton gave remarks to the Standing Senate Committee on Agriculture and Forestry in Ottawa, on April 30th 2026
Agriculture Student Explores New Approach to Improving Soybeans
Through a unique research project, an OAC undergraduate is contributing new insights into soybean health and productivity.
Landscape Architect Prof Named to CSLA Class of Fellows
Dr. Robert Corry, a professor in OAC's School of Environmental Design and Rural Development, has been named a Fellow of the Canadian Society of Landscape Architects (CSLA) College of Fellows, one of the profession’s highest honours.
Dr. Lisa Duizer appointed Assistant Dean of Graduate Programs
The Ontario Agricultural College (OAC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Lisa Duizer as Assistant Dean, Graduate Programs, effective May 1 for a five-year term.
Public grocery stores won’t fix Canada’s food affordability crisis
"Canada already has targeted tools for food affordability. A public grocery chain would be a far more expensive way to help far fewer people" says Professor Michael von Massow.
Read more at theConversation.com: Public grocery stores won’t fix Canada’s food affordability crisis