Happy #CanadianAgricultureDay! Celebrate Canadian ag today by engaging in agriculture conversations, buying Canadian products, and sharing about Canadian ag on social media! As the OAC, we can celebrate all that current students and alumni are doing in the agriculture industry!
Happy #CdnAgDay! Today, we celebrate the farmers, food producers, and innovators who feed Canada and the world.
For 150 years, OAC has shaped the future of agri-food, driving innovation in sustainability, soil health, and food supply chains.
Learn more: https://t.co/Az80hF2o35
Join the OAC Alumni Association for a free evening of networking!
This event includes a speed mentoring session where students can hear directly from alumni about their career journey, followed by social time to keep the conversation going.
Register: https://t.co/eJtvXmVldm
Day 1
And we’re off! The 2025 dairy trip has begun with 54 students! We left at 6AM this morning. This afternoon we toured two dairies, Zwemmers and Highland Dairy. Zwemmers are currently milking 12,000 cows in three locations and Highland dairy was milking 3300! #aggiesgousa
Mark your calendars! The Men’s Aggies Night Hockey Game, presented by Syngenta, is taking over the Gryphon Centre Arena on Thursday, January 16th!
🗓️ Thurs, Jan. 16
⏰ 7:30pm
📍 Gryphon Centre Arena
📺 https://t.co/w8kXuRU8JM
Secure your ticket: https://t.co/j2wGUBGdTK
Dynasty, a groundbreaking red kidney bean developed by #UofG researchers, has been named U of G’s 2024 Innovation of the Year. With its high yield, disease resistance, & adaptability, it has become a leading choice for North American growers.
Learn more: https://t.co/sOaGNDtZIW
The world needs sustainable solutions and OAC’s new course-based Master of Sustainable Agriculture meets that challenge.
This program provides students with industry experience and a thorough understanding of sustainable agri-food practices.
Learn more: https://t.co/AE00gyndpX
The University of Guelph welcomes our government champions to our Future of Food exhibit at @THERAWF. #UofG thanks you for your continued support. #OntAg
Only two weeks left in our photo contest!
Submit your photo for a chance to win one of five cash prizes:
First Prize: $750
Second Prize: $500
Third Prize: $250
Community Choice: $500
Special Prize - Agri-Food in Focus: $750
Enter now: https://t.co/s41rugV674
Day 4 and final day of OAC Northern Ag Tour: the beautiful Northwind fish farm, Silver Springs farm in Mindemoya, and lunch at Sharpe's elevator in Spring Bay! Hammer down back to Guelph 😎 @OACAggies@UofGuelphOAC
Yesterday we departed on OAC Northern Ag Tour 2024! Follow along with us as we take our bus of 25 across New Liskeard and Manitoulin! Day 1 stops were Leisure farms in Sturgeon Falls and the Ontario Crops Research Station in New Liskeard @OACAggies
Day 2 of OAC Northern Ag Tour: a beautiful morning in New Liskeard with Koch farms and logistics and then a haul across the top to Emiry farms in Massey! @OACAggies@UofGuelphOAC
Midwest Tour Day 13…. We beat the rain.. we were just getting ready to leave the field when the rain hit… Spent some time in a tomato field with Curt Utterback who is not only a tomato grower, but is also Red Gold’s Director of Agriculture…. @OACAggies@OACAlumni@aacorrendo
Midwest Tour Day 11…. 2nd stop was Corteva’s headquarters in Johnston…. After a great lunch, we toured the mind boggling greenhouse, the marker lab, and the field/demo plots…. The two stop really did compliment each other…. @OACAggies@OACAlumni@aacorrendo
Join us for OAC’s Annual Welcome Back BBQ on Sept 17th from 12-1pm! This year is special as we celebrate OAC’s 150th anniversary.
Enjoy great food, connect with our community, and kick off the new academic year together. RSVP by Sept 10th.
Learn more: https://t.co/3dW3sYaHB7
#UofG is pleased to announce that Dr. Rene Van Acker has been appointed the vice-president (research & innovation). Former dean of @UofGuelphOAC, Dr. Van Acker steps into the new role excited to advance innovation and institutional creativity. Learn more: https://t.co/CFynV9AMZ9