OAC Liaison Team

We support learning for students & educators in food, agriculture, environmental science & community development through experiential learning opportunities.

[OAC Liaison Team @OACLiaison]

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For more information about our events, activities, and resources follow @UofGuelphOAC

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Thank you!

[OAC Liaison Team @OACLiaison]

Meet our undergrad students! Learn more about what it’s like to be a student at @UofGuelphOAC! 🧑‍⚕️👨‍💼

With endless opportunities, everyone has a unique pathway. Read about their experiences: https://t.co/reiLys9XKD 🎒🏫

#OntEd #Agriculture #Guelph #studentlife

[Food from Thought @UofG_FfT]

#HQPScholar Olivia Willoughby helped @ArrellFoodInst examine the topic of developing a clear and common definition of the term regenerative agriculture 🚜.

As part of her work, she designed an infographic to help communicate the issue and help foster solutions.

[OAC Liaison Team @OACLiaison]

#Teachers & Educators, come book a day of experiential learning to get all the #buzz on bees, at the @HBRC1! 🐝

This engaging workshop is only available in September, October, and May. 🏫

For a full description and information on how to book: https://t.co/XvWBQ0IB6w

#onted

[OAC Liaison Team @OACLiaison]

Agriculture accounts for 1 in 9 jobs for Canadians, and makes up over 7.4% of our GDP! 🌱

Playing a critical role in our country, agriculture impacts all of us. 👩‍🌾👨‍⚕️👨‍💼

For a full list of our #agriculture offerings, visit https://t.co/ZZwsxsZZ03

#FunFact #FunFactFriday #Canada

[OAC Liaison Team @OACLiaison]

Teachers & Educators, browse through our On-Campus Experiences! 👩‍🏫

Students will learn to care for plants in our ever-changing climate and #environment! 🌱🌳

For a wide range of topics and information on how to book: https://t.co/XvWBQ0IB6w

#OntEd #Climate #Change

[OAC Liaison Team @OACLiaison]

The American Woodcock is just one of 211 bird #species found on the University of Guelph's 165 hectare arboretum! 🌳

Check out our @uogarboretum virtual facility tour, and book a Q&A with our experts, for your class!🌱

Details: https://t.co/BUWoLrqzM1 #onted #agriculture

[UofG Arboretum @uogarboretum]

In the bird world, male birds typically have to showcase how strong and healthy they are to convince female birds that they would make a good mate. The American Woodcock might just have one of our favorite courtship displays.

[OAC Liaison Team @OACLiaison]

Teachers & Educators, is your class interested in ice-cream? 🍨

Book a day of experiential learning to cover the basics of #icecream making, with an opportunity to see it made!

For a wide range of topics and information on how to book: https://t.co/XvWBQ0IB6w

#onted

[OAC Liaison Team @OACLiaison]

The BBRM program is Canada's first degree program to offer specialization in #equine management! 🐴

Students can take this major as entry into the field of #veterinary medicine, or leadership roles in the industry. 👨‍⚕️💼 @EquineGuelph @UofGuelphOAC

More: https://t.co/9yU3r8EeXo

[Ontario Agricultural College @UofGuelphOAC]

OAC places in top tier for global ranking.

OAC tied for 20th place worldwide in agriculture and forestry in the recent World University Rankings. Congrats to our friends @OntVetCollege for placing 5th worldwide and 1st in Canada!

https://t.co/sUsFXRuhE6

[OAC Liaison Team @OACLiaison]

Teachers & Educators, is your class learning about #soil?

Request a virtual speaker to teach your students about soil and its relationship to plants, insects, bacteria, and more 🐛🍄🌱

For a full list of workshops & to request a speaker visit: https://t.co/nfjDksOQf2 #onted

[OAC Liaison Team @OACLiaison]

Would you like to be notified about upcoming events & offerings? 🧑‍🏫

Sign up for our semesterly #newsletter to be the first to hear about upcoming events, registration openings, and request forms! 📜📰🗞️

Sign up here: https://t.co/fxmJU5og1m

#OntEd #Agriculture

[Guelph Turfgrass Institute @GuelphTurf]

The mission of the University of Guelph is to improve life.
A recent economic impact report concluded that @UofG stimulates the local, provincial, and national economy. We are creating and sustaining 21,400 Canadian jobs #UofGImpact
Read the report: https://t.co/L5EcVCbwZ8

[OAC Liaison Team @OACLiaison]

Answer the following #TuesdayTrivia:

1. TRUE or FALSE: The #Equine Management Program does not offer a Co-op option 🐴👩‍🏫

2. TRUE or FALSE: The Equine Management Program can be used as an entry point to the field of veterinary medicine. 🧑‍⚕️

Answers revealed Thursday! #Onted #UoG

[OAC Liaison Team @OACLiaison]

We have three virtual facility tours available to view online, including @uogarboretum 🌳, @HBRC1 🐝, and @GuelphTurf 🌱 !

After you & your class has watched the tour you are able to request a Q&A with the researcher or expert👨‍🏫💻

Details here: https://t.co/SG7tUZiXIT
#onted

[OAC Liaison Team @OACLiaison]

@Zeblun20 Wonderful! You got them both right

[OAC Liaison Team @OACLiaison]

Answer the following #TuesdayTrivia:

1. Who would be able to help you develop new farming strategies 🧑‍🌾
a) Agronomist
b) Landscape Architect
c) Parks Technician

2. An Animal Nutritionist helps develop pet food products 🐄🐶
a) True
b) False

Answers revealed Thursday! 👨‍🏫

[OAC Liaison Team @OACLiaison]

Answers to the #TuesdayTrivia TRUE/FALSE questions:

1. An Agronomist helps develop better farming practices! 👩‍🌾

2. True! An Animal Nutritionist can work to research, develop and formulate better food products for animals 👨‍⚕️

Next Topic: #Equine Management

[OAC Liaison Team @OACLiaison]

We're excited to finally welcome you and your high school students back to the University of Guelph campus for a day of experiential learning! 🧑‍🏫🏫

For a wide range of topics and information on how to book: https://t.co/XvWBQ0IB6w 🌿🐝🌞🌻

#OAC #onted #highschool

[Ontario Agricultural College @UofGuelphOAC]

"I decided to study at #UofG due to the outstanding reputation of the turfgrass management program."

👋 Meet Carl, turfgrass management student, discover why he chose U of G, his fav class & more!

Check out the full Q&A: https://t.co/gJsd8ZaCzP

@plantagguelph @GuelphTurf