Guelph Centre for Urban Organic Farming (GCUOF)
U of G's On-Campus Organic Farm
The Guelph Urban Organic Farm (GCUOF) is a one-hectare learning and research facility established by the Ontario Agricultural College within the Department of Plant Agriculture.
The GCUOF trains students through hand on experiential learning through the practices and principles of organic agriculture. Students grow food that is sold to our partners on campus, at our sliding scale market, and donated to the CSA Food Bank.
Students learn to grow food that goes onto the plates of their fellow students, which helps reduce food insecurity of their classmates.
- 1-hectare
- learning and research facility
- 1000+ students
- engage with the farm annually
- 65 different crops
- grown at the farm
Growing food in the heart of campus.
Students from across disciplines come to the farm to learn about sustainable urban food production, heritage seed production, permaculture, food security, fair trade and more. The GCUOF provides a flexible, real-world field site for research and learning that addresses some of today’s most pressing environmental and agri-food challenges.
We're always looking for student volunteers!
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Choosing to donate goes a long way to the GCUOFs future. Your investment in the GCUOF directly impacts our ability to meaningfully engage with students and the future of agri-food leaders.
A Living Lab & Farm.
The GCUOF is a dynamic living laboratory where students and faculty turn ideas into impact. The farm supports hands-on, interdisciplinary studies spanning sustainable urban food production, permaculture, soil health, biodiversity, and food security.
Students and faculty interested in using the GCUOF for their research can contact us with their proposal.
Everything that we grow on the farm supports accessible food systems on campus, while providing students with hands-on agricultural experience. It's a great way for students to take a break from school while gaining experience, meeting like-minded people, and being part of something that directly supports our campus.
Volunteering at the farm was a great hands-on way to learn about organic farming and get outdoors! It's a fantastic atmosphere for learning. A day I'm at the farm is always a good day.
About Us
The Ontario Agricultural College is a global leader of scientific knowledge and applied learning that aims to tackle complex challenges facing our world.
We are founded in agriculture and connected to all things related to food, animals, communities and the environment.