OAC Announces New Master of Sustainable Agriculture Program
A unique master’s program that will train the next wave of sustainability leaders in the global agricultural sector will soon launch at the University of Guelph.
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New $ 3.5M Gift to Elevate Canada’s Poultry and Egg Industry Globally
Improving innovation and sustainability in the Canadian poultry and egg sector is the goal of a new $3.5 million gift from the William and Lynne Gray Foundation and L.H. Gray & Son Limited to the University of Guelph.
Two OAC Faculty Named U of G Leadership Chairs
Two Ontario Agricultural College (OAC) faculty members studying animal science and welfare have been named University of Guelph Research Leadership Chairs (RLCs).
Launched in 2017, the RLC program recognizes mid- to late-career researchers who have received national and international recognition for significant contributions to their fields of study, while also training highly qualified personnel and contributing to the betterment of society.
Advanced Bean Production, Capacity the Goal of New Funding to U of G
Growing these beans more efficiently and sustainably is the goal of a new gift from the Ontario Bean Growers (OBG) to the University of Guelph’s Ontario Agricultural College (OAC).
Record-Setting U of G Scholarships to Address Labour Shortages in Agri-Food Sector
Addressing the gap of highly skilled talent in the agri-food sector and promoting the University of Guelph as a destination of choice for students from around the world are the focus of several new scholarships.
How can we create a more secure, nutritious and safe food system?
OAC researchers and graduates are enhancing food security in three key areas: Indigenous food sovereignty; food production in controlled environments, notably vertical farming; and food safety under climate change.
OAC's Dr. Tina Widowski inducted into Ontario Agricultural Hall of Fame
Dr. Tina Widowski recognized for significant contributions to agriculture with induction to Ontario Agricultural Hall of Fame
How to Finance Your Degree: Guide to Awards and Master’s Program Scholarships
Environmental Science student Nidhi Nidhi explores how to finance your master’s degree at the University of Guelph’s Ontario Agricultural College.
Agricultural Economics Professor Named Fellow of Prestigious Association
Dr. Alfons Weersink, professor in OAC’s Department of Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics has been named a fellow in the Agricultural and Applied Economics Association (AAEA).
Each year, AAEA recognizes a small group of professionals as fellows who have made outstanding continuous contributions to the profession of agricultural or applied economics. Achievements may be in research, teaching, extension, administration, or other contributions to public or private sector decision-making.