Leigh West

Lifelong Learner - “An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.” – Benjamin Franklin Views are my own.

[Rural Planning & Development, University of Guelph @RPDplan]

What happened when the pandemic prompted people to move to cottage country? A new publication by Natasha Gaudio Harrison, Sara Epp, Ryan Gibson, & Chris Fullerton examines COVID migration to Muskoka & Haliburton

Learn more: https://t.co/7W7dhYBoWa

#RuralPlanning #RuralGuelph

[University of Guelph @uofg]

#UofG has been ranked first in Canada in two subjects and ranked in the top 50 globally in three subjects in the 2025 Global Ranking of Academic Subjects by Shanghai Ranking Consultancy.

Learn more: https://t.co/GwKwz8evZH

[SEDRD @SEDRD]

Dr. Ataharul Chowdhury @ataharul received the 2024 Early Career Research Award for his work in the areas of artificial intelligence, knowledge mobilization, & addressing agri-food/climate misinformation. See article: https://t.co/gf020Npmjt @StudyCDE @UofGuelphOAC

[University of Guelph @uofg]

Are self-driving robots the future of Canadian agriculture? #UofG researchers will soon find out.

New funding from the Ontario Agri-Food Innovation Alliance, supports the first study to compare cutting-edge robots to conventional methods.

Learn more: https://t.co/xQ1sn9tSDU

[University of Guelph News @UofGuelphNews]

#UofG | How do ice cream makers achieve the perfect creamy texture?

Dr. Douglas Goff discusses ice cream technology with @CBCKW891🍦

@UofGuelphOAC @FoodScienceDept

Read more: https://t.co/gi2Ombpy3u

[Ontario Agricultural College @UofGuelphOAC]

Community and capacity development is the focus of new OAC professor Dr. Derya Tarhan’s research.

His research program weaves together themes of public policy design, social movements, community activism, adult education, and much more.

Learn more: https://t.co/5Je4Fr9xue

[Ontario Agricultural College @UofGuelphOAC]

OAC's students are inspired to trust their abilities, empowering them to solve the biggest challenges of today and tomorrow.

Driven by a desire to create positive change, OAC continues to leave a lasting impact on society.

Learn more: https://t.co/RDPAR1nO1h

#OAC150

[Karthika Sriskantharajah (PhD) @Karthika_PhD]

Thank you, @ArrellFoodInst, for featuring our research on this wonderful day, #IWD2024

[University of Guelph News @UofGuelphNews]

#UofG | Dr. @mikevonmassow talks to @CanadianPress about discount grocery stores 🥫

@FAREUofG @UofGuelphOAC

Read more: https://t.co/GtZBGBY9MA

[Ontario Agricultural College @UofGuelphOAC]

U of G's Master of Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics program offers a unique blend of advanced learning in economic analysis and policy development.

Gain the skills needed to help solve challenges in the global agri-food sector.

Learn more: https://t.co/lg9zkZbo36

[University of Guelph News @UofGuelphNews]

#UofG | @YahooNews consults both Dr. @KateParizeau and Dr. @MikevonMassow about the impact inflation is having on food waste 🍅🥬

@CSAHS_UoG @GuelphGeography
@FAREUofG @UofGuelphOAC

Read more: https://t.co/BKAh06W9Pk

[University of Guelph News @UofGuelphNews]

#UofG | A $3.5M gift to @UofGuelphOAC will support a new chair in advanced poultry technology management.

Read more: https://t.co/KfomQM5Y2N

[Rural Planning & Development, University of Guelph @RPDplan]

Prof. Caldwell, @WayneCaldwell a pioneer in land use planning & preservation, addresses global audiences on nurturing vibrant communities. As Chair of Ontario's nutrient management committee, he steers dialogues on rural community evolution. https://t.co/cRpcxkUcVN #RuralGuelph

[OAC Graduate Student Council @OACGrads]

The Poultry & Equine Tour was a success! 🐓🐴 We got to learn about chicken- and horse-related research happening at the university’s research facility! Thank you all who joined us to make this tour such a fun and successful event!

[Ontario Agricultural College @UofGuelphOAC]

Over the weekend, our OAC Liaison team participated in the first ever Curiosity Carnival at U of G, hosted by Royal City Science.

We engaged young minds with interactive activities centered around sensory perception in food science.

Learn more: https://t.co/dAv1wYeU2s

[Ontario Agricultural College @UofGuelphOAC]

Meet Declan Barber, a graduate from the Food and Agricultural Business Program.

Declan's story highlights the connection between personal passions and career development, showcasing the many opportunities available in agriculture.

Watch the full video: https://t.co/0CbGmRMm6C

[University of Guelph News @UofGuelphNews]

#UofG | @UofGuelphOAC dean Dr. John Cranfield talks to @realagriculture about what kinds of skills are needed for a career in the farming and agriculture industry 🚜

Watch: https://t.co/624FaX1K0J

[Ontario Agricultural College @UofGuelphOAC]

Congratulations to OAC's Drs. Flavio Schenkel and Anna Kate Shoveller for their research impact and leadership.

[University of Guelph News @UofGuelphNews]

#UofG | What's causing the buildup in our coffee makers and kettles? ☕️

Dr. Keith Warriner shares some thoughts with @yahoolife

@FoodScienceDept @UofGuelphOAC @kwarrine

Read more: https://t.co/BsZIURq2r2

[SOILS AT GUELPH @SoilsAtGuelph]

Day 2 Innovative Farmers Association of Ontario #IFAOConference. BioStrip Tillage, tactical tillage, and systems approaches. #OntAg is engaged along with
⁦@UofGuelphOAC⁩ ⁦@UofG_SES⁩