From growing up on a rural dairy farm, pursuing education in animal science, and giving back to the community, Vicki Brisson, a graduate student in the Department of Animal Biosciences, continues to improve life by creating connections and positive changes at local, regional and national levels.
It is with sympathy that we share the passing of Frederick Curry, OAC '71, on June 4, 2021.
It is with sympathy that we share the passing of Carole Reeve-Newson, OAC '63, on May 7th 2021.
Oresta ventured to the University of Guelph from New York City, and she has felt at home since day one. She was able to foster her love and interest for scientific exploration by pursuing the research stream of her honours agriculture degree. Graduate studies are a near future next step for Oresta, and she plans to lead a rich career in the field of plant biology.
Since 2014, the Gryphon’s LAAIR (Leading to the Accelerated Adoption of Innovative Research) program has offered researchers who identify market potential in their agri-food inventions an opportunity to understand how their ideas can contribute to Ontario’s $37 billion agri-food industry.
Improving human health is the common theme of two Canada Research Chairs (CRC) – one new, the other being renewed – at the University of Guelph that were included in a cross-Canada research infrastructure announcement today.
A University of Guelph alumna and well-known advocate for Canadian food and farming has been named coordinator of Food Day Canada.
Crystal Mackay, B.Sc. (Agr.) ’93, will take on the role this month to lead planning of Canada’s largest culinary celebration.
Bee biodiversity and grassland management may not come to mind when you consider the regenerative agriculture movement, but Kyra Lightburn is changing that.
It is with sympathy that we share the passing of Ted Shelegy, OAC '64 and M.Sc. '84, on May 13th 2021.
Dr. Jesse Popp holds the Chair in Indigenous Environmental Science in the School of Environmental Sciences. As the principal investigator, she leads Wildlife, Indigenous Science, Ecology Lab (WISE lab), a nationally recognized, multidisciplinary, and collaborative research program at the University of Guelph.