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Food prices have been on the rise since last year, and U of G food and agricultural economists say Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has only made the situation worse.

Drs. Mike von Massow and Alfons Weersink, both professors in the Ontario Agricultural College within the Department of Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics, said the invasion will have short-term effects on the global food supply chain and possible long-term consequences, too. 

Food safety and mitigating foodborne illness is top priority for Brenda Zai, M.Sc. food science student. Her sense of curiosity, desire for critical thinking and inclination to be in a lab and research-based environment led her to pursue graduate studies at the University of Guelph (U of G).

“During my food science undergrad at U of G, I thoroughly enjoyed food microbiology, which is what I'm specializing in right now and it's really exciting,” says Brenda.

Oil and food prices are rising because of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and so are the prices of fertilizer.  

Those increased prices could have dire effects including malnutrition, said a University of Guelph researcher.  

Dr. Manish Raizada is a professor in the Department of Plant Agriculture in the Ontario Agricultural College. His lab focuses on developing low-cost technologies that reduce the need for synthetic nitrogen fertilizers and pesticides to grow corn and other crops, by replacing the products with more natural, biological resources. 

A passion for golf and learning led Carl to the Turfgrass Management program at the University of Guelph. Carl is involved with various organizations across campus including the Korean Student Association and Guelph Turf Club, in addition he works at the Gryphon Centre Arena. Carl plans to travel to Western Canada to complete his internship at a golf course in British Columbia.

The Ontario Agricultural College (OAC) Dean's Office is pleased to welcome Matthew Lawrie as the new Manager, Finance and Administration. Lawrie will begin the role starting April 1, 2022. 

The University of Guelph’s 98th College Royal, March 19-20, will return to being mostly in-person this year and will be open only to students, staff and their immediate families.
Before the pandemic, the annual open house was the largest student-run open house in North America, attracting thousands of public visitors. 

Felix Yip graduated from the bachelor of science, food science program in 2019. He now works as a Product Development Coordinator for Maple Lodge Farms based in Brampton, Ontario. We recently chatted with Felix to learn more about his role and University of Guelph experience.

While Canada and many other western nations are moving quickly to impose sanctions on Russia over its action in Ukraine, a University of Guelph trade and policy research says it is likely only average Russians the sanctions will hurt.

Dr. Sylvanus Kwaku Afesorgbor is a professor in U of G’s Department of Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics who researches international trade and globalization and has examined how trade sanctions have affected political outcomes.

It is with sympathy and sadness that we share the passing of Eric Milne, fourth-year Bachelor of Science in Agriculture student, on February 20, 2022. 

Eric was a proud member of the OAC Class of 2022, the Longhorns. Eric wore the maroon and charcoal gray colours with pride and was always keen to be part of class and college activities. 

Building vibrant rural communities requires innovation, redefining policy in rural contexts, and stepping outside of your comfort zone.

Ashleigh Weeden, PhD candidate in rural studies, is an advocate for rural communities and improving life through place-based, innovative public policy.