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The University of Guelph's Ontario Agricultural College (OAC) is at the forefront of shaping a stronger, more sustainable food and agricultural system. With a 150-year legacy of developing leaders in agriculture and food, OAC takes a holistic approach to addressing the sector's most pressing challenges by integrating social, scientific, and business perspectives. As we celebrate Canada’s Agriculture Day, we honor the farmers, food producers, and innovators who ensure Canadians have access to safe, nutritious, and abundant food. From advancing soil health and environmental sustainability to improving food supply chains, OAC’s faculty, students and alumni are making remarkable strides to strengthen Canada’s agri-food system and inspire the next generation of leaders in this vital industry.

Two MSc students from OAC's Department of Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics (FARE) have been recognized for their exceptional achievements at the 15th Annual Agri-food Policy Conference** in Ottawa.

U of G masters students provided key insights on food price dynamics and supply chain challenges to the Chief Economist of the Government of Ontario’s Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness through a unique master’s level consultancy course in the Ontario Agricultural College. The course helped build students’ professional and technical skills while helping inform key agri-food policymakers. 

President-elect Donald Trump has announced plans to impose 25 per cent tariffs on all products from Canada and Mexico, alleging both countries have failed to curb the inflow of illegal immigrants and drugs into the United States. This policy is set to take effect once Trump assumes office in January. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is meeting with the premiers on Wednesday to discuss a response.

OAC Alumnus Aaron Lorenz Uses Agricultural Economics to Tackle Food Security and Social Inequities. 

How can we preserve farmland while accommodating housing, industry, and other needs for Canada's growing population? And how can producers meet rising food demands while also protecting the environment?

Over 700 members of the OAC community came together on Saturday night to celebrate the College’s 150th anniversary during U of G’s annual Alumni Reunion Weekend. The OAC Celebration Dinner, held in the U of G’s Guelph Gryphon’s Athletic Centre gave a chance for alumni to reconnect with classmates and alumni throughout the decades in an atmosphere that resembled OAC’s infamous “Good Times Banquet.”  

Just as growth factors determine outcomes in farming, success in the agri-food space depends on a number of conditions, and the University of Guelph’s Ontario Agricultural College (OAC) takes a leadership role in addressing both long-standing and emerging challenges

The Ontario Agricultural College (OAC), one of the University of Guelph’s three founding colleges, celebrates 150 years of history, having first opened its doors in May 1874.