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Dairy producers, veterinarians and calf industry professionals will gather at the University of Guelph this month for Producer Day 2026, a one-day event focused on calf health, colostrum management and practical on-farm strategies.

Taking place on May 23rd at the U of G campus, the event is part of the Second International Scientific Meeting on Colostrum, an international conference bringing together experts in lactation biology and animal health. 

Two new faculty members are joining the University of Guelph’s Department of Food Science in the Ontario Agricultural College (OAC). 

The Ontario Farmland Value and Rental Value Survey was launched in 2016 to address the lack of publicly available county-level data on farmland values and rental rates across Ontario. The initiative is a collaboration between the University of Guelph, the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness, and provincial farm organizations.

The Department of Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics Professor Brady Deaton shared insights from the 2025 Farmland Price and Rental Survey and discuss related issues in farmland markets. The Ontario Farmland Value and Rental Value Survey is designed to generate public information on farmland values and rental rates in Ontario. Results are reported at the census division level to support farmers, landowners, and other stakeholders. Survey reports and updates are available through the project website.

In a recent appearance on TVO Today, FARE faculty and OAC Dean John Cranfield shared a compelling and optimistic message: there has never been a better time to be in agriculture. Cranfield highlighted agriculture as a future‑focused, innovation‑driven sector where economics, technology, sustainability, and food security intersect.

In U of G’s Food and Agricultural Business (BComm-FAB) major, students gain a unique blend of business training from the Lang School of Business and Economics as well as agri-food expertise from the Ontario Agricultural College - brought to life through hands-on learning experiences. For FAB student, Sophia Trothen, one of those experiences came through her involvement with the Canadian Agri-Marketing Association (CAMA), a student competition that challenges teams to develop and pitch innovative agri-food products.

FARE Prof. Brady Deaton gave remarks to the Standing Senate Committee on Agriculture and Forestry in Ottawa, on April 30th 2026

Through a unique research project, an OAC undergraduate is contributing new insights into soybean health and productivity.

Dr. Robert Corry, a professor in OAC's School of Environmental Design and Rural Development, has been named a Fellow of the Canadian Society of Landscape Architects (CSLA) College of Fellows, one of the profession’s highest honours.

The Ontario Agricultural College (OAC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Lisa Duizer as Assistant Dean, Graduate Programs, effective May 1 for a five-year term.