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Working together to grow Ontario

Our people are the engine of the Alliance, driving research, innovation and the adoption of new technologies while training (and becoming) the next cohort of agricultural leaders.

The agri-food experts who congregate at Canada’s Food University create a unique environment for idea-sharing, collaboration and and training the next generation of agri-food innovators.

Alliance people

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550+ students per year
Training the next generation of agri-food innovators with hands-on learning experience with expert researchers through the Research and Innovation Program.
4 jobs for every OAC graduate
Alliance programming plays a critical role in building a skilled workforce.
240+ faculty experts
Alliance-funded research projects leverage U of G faculty and veterinary expertise.

Alliance people making an impact

Explore in-house stories of Alliance people making an impact, or browse articles from popular and trade media outlets.

Agricultural leader recognized with King Charles III Coronation Medal for driving innovation
PhD candidate works with turkey industry to improve egg production
PhD student puts agri-food research in focus with contest win
Agri-food thought leaders appointed to lead Alliance research and innovation program

Delivering on Grow Ontario

Explore Grow Ontario: a provincial agri-food strategy

The Alliance supports the province’s plan to attract and grow Ontario’s agri-food talent. We train the next generation of agri-food leaders with the high-tech skills required to meet the needs of the modern agri-food sector.

Attracting academic expertise

Training large animal veterinarians

Developing Ontario’s future workforce

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