The goal is to further discovery and innovation, and position Canada as a world leader in agri-food.

The OMAFRA-U of G partnership brings together academia, government and industry to support and enhance Ontario’s agri-food sector through cutting-edge research and innovation. This includes new advances in artificial intelligence, big data analytics and precision agriculture.

U of G and OMAFRA first established an enhanced partnership agreement in 1997; it was renewed for 10 years in 2008. The new 10-year agreement will take effect April 1.

Under the new agreement, the University manages research and innovation programs and related facilities, including the Ridgetown Campus, the Agriculture and Food Laboratory program, the Animal Health Laboratory program, and 20 research stations and centres. The partnership also supports knowledge mobilization and commercialization.

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The funding will support the renovation and expansion of facilities at OVC, including new spaces for enhanced clinical teaching and learning, and advanced surgery and anesthesia facilities.

“This critical funding will support our continued accreditation,” says Franco Vaccarino, University of Guelph president. “It will also help us maintain our leadership position in innovative education and research, and in understanding the powerful connection between animal and human health.”

Renovations started this summer. The project will include new laboratory and classroom spaces equipped for computer-based case studies, patient simulators and demonstration models.

Modern surgery and anesthesia areas will be built in renovated spaces, and the college will install new equipment and improved biosecurity and infection control.

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