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Alicia Newman

Alicia Newman headshot.
First Name: 
Alicia
Last Name: 
Newman
Hometown: 
Chatham, Ontario
Current Residence: 
Guelph, Ontario
Birth Year: 
1992
OAC Grad Year(s): 
2014 (expected)
Affiliation: 
Student
OAC Pillar: 
Agriculture

About

Alicia Newman gained an interest in agriculture during high school and took the initiative to educate herself on the topic. This self-education eventually brought her to the University of Guelph in 2012 after completing a year and half at the University of Waterloo. Alicia is now a proud OAC undergraduate student that is dedicated to the support of agriculture in her everyday life.

“There’s no industry I’d rather be in than agriculture, but that’s not to say it’s without its flaws. The OAC has prepared me for a future within the industry, and provided me with the tools to work towards necessary changes.” – Alicia Newman

Alicia’s relationship with OAC began at age 16 while working at the Ridgetown Campus research station as a summer student. Alicia tended to research crops through planning, planting and harvesting activities. While tending to various crop plots, Alicia’s knowledge of agriculture grew and her interest blossomed.

Alicia decided to pursue her undergraduate degree in the Bachelor of Science in Honours Agriculture program to further enhance her understanding of agricultural production. In return she wants to combat the misconceptions her friends and family have about agriculture. During one of her agricultural communications courses, Alicia learned to share her new found knowledge through a blog and personal twitter account where she continues to shares articles and information about women in agriculture, agricultural education and sustainability.

After graduation, Alicia has plans to pursue a career as an agronomist. She would like to work with growers in developing and promoting management plans for farms, with a special focus in precision farming. She also has aspirations to one-day work in collaboration with the elementary school system to support the creation of a curriculum that educates children about agriculture.

Posted on September 18, 2014

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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.

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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

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