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Lara-Nicole Cochrane, an agriculture diploma graduate from U of G's Ridgetown Campus, chose the program for its strong agri-food focus and close-knit community. Her two years were packed with hands-on learning, research collaborations, and a life-changing trip to Belize. Discover Lara-Nicole's unique Ridgetown journey!

Madeleine Landell, a BSc Plant Science graduate from U of G’s Ontario Agricultural College and current MSc Astrobiology and Planetary Sciences student at the University of Edinburgh, shares her journey of bridging the study of plants to exploring space.

Working for High Liner and most recently Pizza Hut, OAC alumnus Elaine Li, (BSc Food Science ’17) has merged her love of culinary arts, photography and food science to innovate new food products for everyday Canadians.

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.

From breeding for less potent dairy cattle burps to promoting green ammonia in crop production, tackling climate change impacts from Canada’s agricultural sector is the goal of two national and international research projects being co-led by researchers at the University of Guelph’s Ontario Agricultural College (OAC).

In this Q and A, we asked Heather Schibli, MLA alumnus about her experience in the program and how it set her up for success in the landscape architecture field

An aspiring environmental educator, Joseph Langlois (MES student) gained hands-on training and advanced skills through the program’s experiential learning opportunities - like working alongside the naturalist team at the U of G’s Arboretum.

Deciding on a master’s program in food, agriculture, communities or the environment can be overwhelming. You might be asking yourself:

• “What’s the difference between a course-based master’s program and thesis-based?” 
• “What careers can I pursue with a master’s in agriculture and food?”
• “What is a major research project (MRP)?”
• “Do I need to find a faculty advisor?”

This article will list the key differences between a master’s by coursework and a master’s by thesis, to help you decide which is the best fit for you!

A unique master’s program that will train the next wave of sustainability leaders in the global agricultural sector will soon launch at the University of Guelph.