University of Guelph

A world-renowned agricultural college driving innovation in food, agriculture, environmental sciences, animal health, and sustainable food systems through research, education and industry partnerships

AGRICULTURAL INNOVATION

Advance Sustainable Agriculture

Develop resilient farming systems through research in crop science, soil health, and sustainable agricultural practices.

Accelerate Agri-Food Innovation

Transform research into real-world food innovations through industry partnerships and commercialization support.

Strengthen Animal Health

Advance livestock health, nutrition, genetics, welfare, and sustainable animal production through applied science.

Build Climate-Resilient Food Systems

Address climate change, biodiversity, and resource management through interdisciplinary environmental research.

Develop Future Agri-Food Leaders

Prepare students and professionals through experiential learning, leadership, and industry-connected education.

Enable Research Partnerships

Collaborate with researchers, government, and industry to solve complex agricultural and food system challenges.

Marketplace

Innovation Farms & Field Research

Access field research sites supporting crop production, soil science, precision agriculture, and sustainable farming innovation.

Research Farms+7Crop Trials, Soil Science, Environmental Monitoring, Sustainable Farming, Data Collection, Applied Research, Industry Collaboration

Ontario Dairy Research Centre

Advance dairy innovation through research in animal health, milk production, nutrition, welfare, and sustainable dairy farming.

Dairy Production+9Dairy Genetics, Animal Nutrition, Sustainable Farming, Student Training, Knowledge Transfer, Industry Collaboration, Applied Research, Milk Quality, Research Herds

Industry Research Partnerships

Collaborate with OAC researchers to solve complex agricultural and food industry challenges through applied research, innovation, and technology development.

Applied Research+9Industry Collaboration, Grant Partnerships, Knowledge Transfer, Technology Development, Multidisciplinary Experts, Innovation Projects, Government Partnerships, Research Facilities, Commercial Solutions

TRUSTED BY

BY THE NUMBERS

#1 in CA

FOOD & AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE

35K+

ALUMNI ACROSS THE WORLD

150 Years

GLOBAL LEADERSHIP IN AGRI-FOOD

$190M+

ANNUAL RESEARCH FUNDING

ONTARIO AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE

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Upcoming events & trainings

Food-Tech, Ingredients & Others

Price: Free

OAC Leadership Conference 2026

Nov 20–21, 2026
9:00 am EST
In person
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Food-Tech, Ingredients & Others

Price: Free

College Royal Open House

Mar 20–21, 2027
9:00 am EDT
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About Us

The Ontario Agricultural College (OAC) at the University of Guelph is one of Canada's oldest and most respected agricultural institutions, recognized globally for advancing research, education, and innovation across food, agriculture, environmental sciences, and rural communities.

Industries served

Poultry
Dairy
Grain & Cereals
Meat
Beverage
Food-Tech, Ingredients & Others
Retail Processing & Manufacturing
Food Logistics & Warehousing

Capabilities

Agricultural Research
Sustainable Food Systems
Crop Science & Agronomy
Animal Biosciences
Food Safety Research
Environmental Sciences
Precision Agriculture
Agri-Food Innovation
Agricultural Economics
Plant Science

Trust & compliance

University of Guelph Accredited Academic Institution
Research Ethics & Regulatory Compliance
Good Laboratory & Research Practices
Industry & Government Research Partnerships

Shape the Future of Food & Agriculture with OAC

Advance agricultural innovation and address today's most pressing food and environmental challenges

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