Could a simple practice that sees farmers move their cattle from grazing area to grazing area result in healthier cattle and less pathogens that can cause human illness reaching our soil and waterways?
The 2024 edition of the Graduate Studies Viewbook features everything you need to know about OAC programs in food, agriculture, communities and the environment.
OAC’s official 150th anniversary newsletter! Join us on this historical journey as we celebrate 150 years of excellence. Stay updated with our events, projects, history and more.
When you think about agriculture, your mind might immediately go to tractors, fields, and barns. But in today’s world, agriculture is far more high-tech than you might imagine. The future of farming isn’t just about growing crops—it's about applying cutting-edge technology, data science, and engineering to revolutionize how we produce food
Are you thinking about what to study after high school? If you’re into science, tech, engineering, or math (STEM), you might be imagining careers in fields like computer science, biology, or engineering. But have you ever thought about agricultural science? It’s a field where you can use your STEM skills to help solve real-world problems—like making sure the world has enough food to eat, while protecting the environment at the same time.
The OAC Awards for student, staff and faculty were presented at OAC’s annual Welcome Back BBQ held on September 20, 2023. Each year, the OAC Alumni Foundation presents the G.P. McRostie Faculty Award to a faculty member who plays a significant role in education and the OAC Alumni Association chooses three faculty members who have made outstanding contributions in teaching, research or extension.
OAC's Dr. Amar Mohanty is the recipient of a new $1-million, 10-year gift to the University of Guelph for an inaugural Distinguished Research Excellence Chair in Sustainable Materials.
Crop Science student Sophie Van den Borre and her team participated in the National Weeds Science Contest in Tennessee, placing 1st in the undergraduate portion of the competition.