In the lush countryside of Leamington, Ontario, Joe (OAC ’51) and Barb Maxwell reflect on their legacy of supporting the next generation of agricultural leaders - one that’s deeply connected to the U of G’s Ontario Agricultural College (OAC).
U of G’s Ridgetown Campus once again has a dedicated entomologist that will boost its teaching and research impact. Leading entomologist, Dr. Jocelyn Smith is Ridgetown’s new Assistant Professor in Field Crop Entomology. Dr. Smith will continue to be based out of the Ridgetown Campus as she joins OAC’s School of Environmental Sciences.
Lara-Nicole Cochrane, an agriculture diploma graduate from U of G's Ridgetown Campus, chose the program for its strong agri-food focus and close-knit community. Her two years were packed with hands-on learning, research collaborations, and a life-changing trip to Belize. Discover Lara-Nicole's unique Ridgetown journey!
Madeleine Landell, a BSc Plant Science graduate from U of G’s Ontario Agricultural College and current MSc Astrobiology and Planetary Sciences student at the University of Edinburgh, shares her journey of bridging the study of plants to exploring space.
Working for High Liner and most recently Pizza Hut, OAC alumnus Elaine Li, (BSc Food Science ’17) has merged her love of culinary arts, photography and food science to innovate new food products for everyday Canadians.
Just as growth factors determine outcomes in farming, success in the agri-food space depends on a number of conditions, and the University of Guelph’s Ontario Agricultural College (OAC) takes a leadership role in addressing both long-standing and emerging challenges
The Ontario Agricultural College (OAC), one of the University of Guelph’s three founding colleges, celebrates 150 years of history, having first opened its doors in May 1874.