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Events are used to raise awareness of Ontario Agri-Food Innovation Alliance programs and to help foster connections between researchers and stakeholders in industry, government, and the broader research community. Be sure to visit the past events section to access presentations and agendas from previously held events. Content from past events is housed on the University of Guelph's online digital repository, The Atrium. 

Dry Bean Breeding and Computational Biology Open House - 2026

RSVP to drybeans@uoguelph.ca by Aug, 11, 2026. This will help us coordinate transportation and food arrangements. Please outline any dietary restrictions. The afternoon will bring together researchers, growers, industry partners, government representatives, students, media, and members of the University community. The program will begin with lunch and networking at 1:00 p.m. in the lunch room, located through the southernmost door on the east side of the building, followed by...

Potato Research Field Day

Anyone who is interested in the potato industry is invited to see the new variety demonstration plots and learn about current research. Chipping, fresh market and French fry types will be on display in the field. This includes elite selections from the National Potato Breeding Program-AAFC, promising lines from industry breeders and many more! 10:00-10:30: Coffee and welcome at the building 10:30-11:45: Tour of variety trial plots with Vanessa Currie 11:45- 12:30: Lunch provided at the building 12:30–2:00:...

2026 Ontario Bean Growers Annual Research Day

Join OBG's annual research day, plot tour and BBQ. The day begins with research presentations at 1pm. At 4pm, Ted Vanhie will lead us on a tour of the plots at the Huron Research Station and the day ends with a delicious steak BBQ dinner. Details of the research presentations will be published as they become available.
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Canada's Outdoor Farm Show

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Visit the U of G booth featuring the Ontario Agri-Food Innovation Alliance. 
Logo for International Plowing Match 2026

International Plowing Match & Rural Expo

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Visit the U of G tent featuring the Ontario Agri-Food Innovation Alliance.
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Cultivating Resilience Summit 2026

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Advancing Climate-Smart Agri-Food Join us for a national summit uniting cross‑sector leaders driving Canada’s climate‑smart agri‑food innovation and collaboration. Summit Themes In 2026, the Summit will be hosted in Calgary, Alberta, aligning with the International Year of Rangelands and...

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