U of G Researchers Enter Final Phase of Agri-Food Challenge
A University of Guelph research team has made it to the third and final Scaling Phase of the Weston Family Foundation’s $33-million Homegrown Innovation Challenge.
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OAC's Dr. Istvan Rajcan Named Among the NAPB’s 2025 Plant Breeding Rockstars
University of Guelph soybean breeder Istvan Rajcan received the NAPB Public Sector Impact Award for his global contributions to soybean genetics, including 87 cultivars and extensive mentorship in the field.
New Rural Community Health Research To Be Supported by Gift from McCall MacBain Foundation
A strong agri-food system begins with strong, resilient communities—and supporting rural Ontarians is at the heart of a new gift to U of G’s Ontario Agricultural College (OAC). The $1.65 million gift from the McCall MacBain Foundation will support a data-driven initiative led by Dr. Leith Deacon that aims to improve the health and well-being of rural communities across Ontario, with plans to expand data collection and impact throughout Canada.
New Technical Foreperson to Lead Operations at Ontario Crops Research Centre at Huron
The U of G’s Ridgetown Campus is pleased to announce the appointment of Ted Vanhie as the new Technical Foreperson at the Ontario Crops Research Centre at Huron. Vanhie will oversee all activities at the 61-hectare facility, managing day-to-day operations and maximizing the Centre's research programming, supporting faculty led and external research at the site.
OAC Agri-Food Economics Grads Examine How Climate Change Impacts Farmland Values
Climate change is reshaping farmland - influencing crop yields, water availability, overall productivity and land values. Understanding these changes is crucial for farmers, policymakers, and economists alike. Two recent graduates of the Ontario Agricultural College (OAC) have published their research in the Journal of Land Economics, exploring the impact that climate change might have on farmland values – the results are surprising.
The Value of a Master’s Degree: Kendra Gillett’s Path to a Career in Animal Health
Pursuing your master’s degree can be daunting. For MSc student Kendra Gillett, completing her graduate degree was a journey in professional and personal development. Kendra is about to launch her career as a Dairy Sales Technology Specialist and credits her growth to her thesis-based master’s degree. Read Kendra’s OAC graduate student story below:
OAC Students Win 1st Place at North American Dairy Competition
Congratulations to UofG's Dairy Challenge team that competed in the 2025 North American Intercollegiate Dairy Challenge this week in Gainesville, Florida. Our team did UofG proud with a first-place finish!