Past Events

Join us on the University of Guelph campus for an Animal Reach Ahead Day related to Equine!   This unique day-long opportunity will include a workshop on equine anatomy, grooming, and a tour of the Ontario Veterinary College.  Students will have the opportunity to engage with students from our Bachelor of Bio-Resource Management, Equine Management degree program, and the Doctorate of Vetinerary Medicine program. 

Create future food trends. Why study food science at U of G? U of G is ranked #1 in Canada for Food Science and Technology and has a resume filled with accolades, accomplishments and alumni that goes back 150 years. Your future profs are world-renowned food experts and truly care about ensuring people have access to safe, affordable and delicious food.

Modern agriculture is going through massive changes, adopting advanced technology, artificial intelligence, and utilizing data, while also embracing entrepreneurship and business! If you love the outdoors, animals or food and are looking to study STEM, business, or even the arts, the agriculture and food industry is a great fit for you. Plus, you’ll be helping to solve real-world challenges facing our planet, like helping feed our growing population, protecting our environment, launching new food trends, or developing new species of plants that are resistant to climate change! 

The Equine Industry Symposium 2024, taking place on November 19th and 20th, will focus on the updated Equine Code of Practice and its impact on equine welfare. Hosted by experts from the National Farm Animal Care Council (NFACC), the symposium will cover the code's development, its relevance, and its implementation in improving animal care. Attendees will gain insights from international panelists discussing how the code influences equine welfare globally and will have opportunities for interactive Q&A sessions and discussions.

Grade 11 and 12 students are invited to participate in a unique opportunity to learn about animal programs, including:

Connect with one of Canada’s leaders in finance and innovation. U of G students, faculty, staff and alumni are invited to an inspiring talk with Justine Hendricks, president & CEO of Farm Credit Canada (FCC). 

Interested in pursuing your masters in sustainable agriculture or another OAC graduate program?

Plants feed us, heal us, clothe us. They are fundamental to the planet’s health and function. How they are used can be controversial, impactful and life changing. As the world seeks to solve more and more environmental issues through plant innovation, the career possibilities are vast and often high paying. If you like science, nature, innovation, problem solving and doing things a bit differently, plant studies is a great fit for you.

Grade 11 and 12 students are invited to participate in a unique opportunity to learn about environment programs, including:

Grade 11 & 12 students are invited to participate in a unique opportunity to learn about undergraduate programs at the University of Guelph's Ontario Agricultural College.  This event will include a program presentation and panel including current students, recent alumni, and faculty to answer all your questions. The event will be hosted at 7:00pm EST.  Parents/guardians, teachers, and guidance counselors are encouraged to attend.