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OAC receives a $4 million boost to enhance soil research thanks to The Jarislowsky Foundation

The University of Guelph is advancing soil health and climate resilience with a new $4 million investment, establishing the Stephen A. Jarislowsky Chair in Climate-Smart Soils. This endowed chair will lead research to enhance soil care, mitigate climate impacts, and promote food security, aiming to lead global innovation in agricultural sustainability. 

New Alumni Awards Celebrate Excellence in Agriculture 

The Ontario Agricultural College (OAC) at the University of Guelph announces two new awards that recognizes alumni’s outstanding contributions to agriculture. These awards, managed by OAC’s Alumni Association, seek to honor exceptional individuals who have made significant impacts on their professions, communities, and the broader agricultural sector.

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Celebrating Canada's Agriculture Day

The University of Guelph's Ontario Agricultural College (OAC) is at the forefront of shaping a stronger, more sustainable food and agricultural system. With a 150-year legacy of developing leaders in agriculture and food, OAC takes a holistic approach to addressing the sector's most pressing challenges by integrating social, scientific, and business perspectives. As we celebrate Canada’s Agriculture Day, we honor the farmers, food producers, and innovators who ensure Canadians have access to safe, nutritious, and abundant food. From advancing soil health and environmental sustainability to improving food supply chains, OAC’s faculty, students and alumni are making remarkable strides to strengthen Canada’s agri-food system and inspire the next generation of leaders in this vital industry.

U of G Alumni and Faculty Inducted into Ontario Agricultural Hall of Fame

For over 150 years, graduates of the University of Guelph have helped establish Ontario’s agri-food sector as one of the best in the world. That legacy is reflected in the five outstanding individuals being inducted into this year’s Ontario Agricultural Hall of Fame.

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Blending Science and Marketing to Launch a Unique Career – OAC Alumni Maggie Xue

When Maggie Xue graduated from the University of Guelph in 2023 with a degree in Food Science and a minor in Marketing, she set out on a unique career path that perfectly combined her passions. Now the Marketing Supervisor at Norgen Biotek, Maggie uses her expertise in science and marketing to excel in the dynamic biotech industry. 

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