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Food, Agricultural & Resource Economics (MFARE or M.Sc.)

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The MFARE and M.Sc. programs are offered through the Department of Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics (FARE) [1] and focus on two major areas of emphasis:

  • Food and agricultural economics
  • Natural resource and environmental economics

The MFARE program provides an alternative pathway to graduate education related to the economics of food, agriculture, and natural resources, with an emphasis on skills acquisition and development of industry specific expertise. Through expanded course work requirements, students develop a breadth of exposure to empirical methods and analytical approaches to undertaking policy analysis and research, and enhanced communication skills.

The aim of the M.Sc. program is to develop in students a fundamental understanding of economic principles and their application in identifying and solving relevant problems related to food, agriculture, and natural resources. The program also strives to develop appropriate analytical, methodological, and communication skills to enable students to analyze agriculture and resource problems effectively and explain their findings. 

More details on these programs are available through the FARE website [2].

Potential Faculty Advisors [3]

Two ways to complete your degree:

  • MFARE is a course-based degree which requires either course work with a major research paper or course work alone. 
  • M.Sc. is a research-oriented degree which require both course work and a thesis.

How to Apply [4]

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Meet Danielle, FARE student

"When I talk to friends from other universities it always makes me realize how much U of G has to offer – personable and engaging professors, opportunities for involvement, and both a school and city with a real community focus. Pursuing graduate studies at U of G was an easy decision for me." Read Danielle's full Q&A here. [5]

Learn about other graduate student experiences here. [6]

Meet the Profs

Say hello to the professors of the Department of Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics in these 60 second snapshot videos. More faculty videos can be found here. [7]

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Prof. Yu Na Lee [8]
Food Price Uncertainity and Food Security
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Prof. Mike von Massow [9]
 Consumer Purchase Decisions

Find Out More

Here's a compiled list of helpful links about graduate school at the University of Guelph: 

  • MFARE, M.Sc., PhD - Food, Agriculture & Resource Economics Program Brochure [10]
  • Active Research Projects in FARE [11]
  • Faculty Profiles & Research Interests [3]
  • Admission Requirements [12]
  • Applying to Guelph [4]
  • Tuition [13] 
  • Scholarships & Funding [14]
  • FAQs about Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies [15]

Contact Us

Jennifer LaPorte
FARE Graduate Program Assistant
faregrad@uoguelph.ca [16]
519-824-4120, Ext. 52771


Related programs: Food Science (M.Sc.) [17], Animal Biosciences (M.Sc.) [18]

About

The Ontario Agricultural College (OAC) of the University of Guelph is internationally renowned for its research, teaching and knowledge extension. Our community has a strong sense of shared purpose: To Improve Life by inspiring leaders, generating knowledge and creating innovative solutions for food, agriculture, communities and the environment.

Land Acknowledgement.

Ontario Agricultural College
University of Guelph
50 Stone Road East
Guelph, Ontario, Canada, N1G 2W1
519-824-4120

Academic Units

  • Department of Animal Biosciences
  • Department of Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics
  • Department of Food Science
  • School of Environmental Design and Rural Development
  • School of Environmental Sciences
  • Department of Plant Agriculture

Campuses

  • Guelph
  • Ridgetown

Centres and Institutes

  • The Arboretum
  • Aquaculture Centre
  • Bioproducts Discovery and Development Centre
  • Campbell Centre for the Study of Animal Welfare
  • Canadian Research Institute for Food Safety
  • Centre for Agricultural Renewable Energy and Sustainability
  • Centre for Genetic Improvement of Livestock
  • Controlled Environment Systems Research Facility
  • Dairy at Guelph
  • Gosling Research Institute for Plant Preservation
  • Guelph Centre for Urban Organic Farming
  • Guelph Turfgrass Institute
  • Honey Bee Research Centre
  • Institute for the Advanced Study of Food and Agricultural Policy

Source URL: https://www.uoguelph.ca/oac/academics/food-agricultural-resource-economics-msc

Links
[1] http://www.uoguelph.ca/fare
[2] http://www.uoguelph.ca/fare/graduates/programs/msc/msc-food-agricultural-and-resource-economics-admission-and-program-information
[3] https://www.uoguelph.ca/fare/people/faculty
[4] https://www.uoguelph.ca/graduatestudies/future/applying-guelph
[5] https://www.uoguelph.ca/oac/news/meet-danielle-msc-fare-student
[6] https://www.uoguelph.ca/oac/future-students/meet-our-grad-students
[7] https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLT6Plk1dt5KnuDb9-NdE3Gclo4wWaTf5s
[8] https://youtu.be/OCYUZXKqsXo
[9] https://youtu.be/KaTlFI6D9CI
[10] https://graduatestudies.uoguelph.ca/sites/default/files/public/2022_FARE.pdf
[11] https://www.uoguelph.ca/fare/about-fare/projects/active
[12] https://www.uoguelph.ca/registrar/calendars/graduate/current/gradprog/ageb-msc.shtml
[13] https://www.uoguelph.ca/graduatestudies/future/cost
[14] https://www.uoguelph.ca/graduatestudies/current/funding
[15] https://www.uoguelph.ca/graduatestudies/future/apply/faq
[16] mailto:faregrad@uoguelph.ca
[17] http://www.uoguelph.ca/oac/academics/food-science-msc
[18] http://www.uoguelph.ca/oac/academics/animal-poultry-science-msc