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The University of Guelph is one of the country's most research-intensive universities and has been ranked as one of Canada's top comprehensive research institutions. It is internationally regarded as a research leader, and our researchers work across the world. You can view the University of Guelph's global research projects through this interactive map. [1]

OAC's research activities play a significant role in the University's research profile. The College is recognized around the world for its research expertise in the areas of agriculture, food, the environment and rural communities.

OMAFRA Research Partnership

Under the Ontario Agri-Food Innovation Alliance with the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, the University of Guelph delivers research, education and laboratory services on behalf of the provincial ministry. The objective of this partnership is to further the long-term global competitiveness and sustainability of Ontario's agriculture and food system through excellence in research and education.

OMAFRA research programs are delivered primarily through OAC and the Ontario Veterinary College (OVC). Program areas include:

  • Agricultural and Rural Policy
  • Bioeconomy - Industrial Uses
  • Emergency Management
  • Environmental Sustainability
  • Food for Health
  • Product Development and Enhancement through Value Chains
  • Production Systems

Learn more about the OMAFRA-UofG Partnership. [2]

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.

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/oac-research

Links
[1] https://www.uoguelph.ca/research/discover-our-research/international/global-map
[2] http://www.uoguelph.ca/research/omafra