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Ontario Agricultural College

Founded in Agriculture. Connected to Life.

For over 150 years we've worked across disciplines to connect communities, help feed the world and Improve Life. 

Discover the impact of OAC's alumni, faculty and students.

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Community Roots to Global Impact: An OAC Alumni’s Mission for Sustainable Development and Food Security
U of G Agricultural Economics Students Tackle Food Price Challenges in New Industry-Focused Course.
Dr. Asim Biswas Named Canada Research Chair in Digital Agriculture
Dreams Take Flight: OAC Student Receives "Life-Changing" $80,000 Scholarship
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Ready to change the world?

Join OAC and help solve today's most pressing challenges in food, agriculture, communities and the environment. General or specialized, course-based or research-based, degree or diploma, full-time or part-time, OAC has a rich portfolio of program options.

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OAC at a Glance

#1 in Canada
for food and agricultural science
35k+ alumni
making an impact across the world
150 years
of global leadership in agri-food

Leading the way to a more sustainable agri-food system.

We tackle the world's toughest challenges head-on, through purpose-driven research that connects theory with practice. Learn more about our impact:

U of G Prof Advancing the Adoption of Technology in Sustainable Agriculture Practices
Mobilizing climate smart agriculture and genomics systems
A Balancing Act: Farmland Preservation and Economic Growth in Rural CommunitiesWe work across disciplines and sectors to change the world and Improve Life.
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OAC's 150th Anniversary Celebrations.

Your Legacy. Our Future.

Since opening our doors in May 1874, we've become internationally renowned for our research, teaching and knowledge extension in the broad areas of food, agriculture, communities and the environment. We are proud of our legacy and can't wait to kick off our celebrations in May 2024.

Learn more about our 150th celebration

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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