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Lead the Future of Food at U of G

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Turn Your Passion into Purpose: A Career that Feeds the World

The Future of Food is powered by innovators, entrepreneurs and STEM-leaders.

U of G's food, agriculture and environment programs are built for those who want to lead in creating a smarter, more sustainable future. Develop cutting-edge technologies in food systems and create solutions that reduce environmental impact. The food and agriculture sector thrives on forward-thinking ideas and leaders - like those graduating from U of G.

Be the leader who transforms ideas into action and innovation into change.

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Discover how you can lead the Future of Food:

Launch a new food trend
Use tech to feed more people
Grow food in harsh climates (like space!)
Use business to combat hunger

Want to learn more?

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"U of G provides an immersive learning experience which combined my love of business with food. I didn't grow up on a farm, but I love working directly with businesses and food producers - it's the best of both worlds!"
Brianna Giger, RBCU of G Graduate
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Ranked #1 in Canada
for agriculture and food science
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Degree and Diploma Options
Diverse options for all learners
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Explore your Future Career.

Careers in agriculture, food and the environment are fast-faced, global and cutting-edge. Use your skills in STEM, business and more to help improve food security, in Canada and throughout the world.

  • Precision Agriculture Specialist: Use cutting-edge tech like drones, GPS, and data analytics to help farmers grow more food.
  • Agri-Food Entrepreneur: Start your own company to create tech-driven solutions for agriculture and food production.
  • Animal Nutrition Technologist: Use science and tech to improve animal feed and help animals grow healthier and stronger.
  • Sustainable Agriculture Consultant: Help food producers adopt new technologies that improve their sustainability and fight climate change.
  • Food Product Developer: Design and launch the next food trend. Work across manufacturing, research, retail, food service and other sectors.
  • Plant Pathologist: Study plant diseases and find ways to prevent crops from getting sick, helping farmers grow more food.
  • Biotechnologist: Use scientific tools, including genetic engineering, to improve crops, animals, and microorganisms.

We'll Help You Get There

When it comes to food, plants, animals and the environment, no other university in Canada can offer you this sort of variety in courses, experiential learning and career opportunities. There's a reason why U of G is known as Canada's agriculture and food university.

Explore programs at U of G:

Agriculture Programs
Plant Programs
Animal Programs
Food Programs
Environment Programs
Graduate Programs
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Interested? Connect with us!

Whether you're passionate about science, technology, business, the environment, food, or agriculture, OAC offers innovative programs designed to prepare you for in-demand careers.

Learn more about OAC's diploma and bachelor programs at an upcoming webinar.

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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.

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Johnston Hall, University of Guelph
50 Stone Road East
Guelph, Ontario, Canada N1G 2W1
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