Thousands of beans grown for University of Guelph research projects that might have gone to waste will instead provide nutritious meals to the community through donations to the local food bank. Contributed, University of Guelph

Bean research breeds community giving

University of Guelph breeding program transforms surplus research beans from waste into resources

University of Guelph dry bean researcher Dr. Mohsen Yoosefzadeh Najafabadi champions sustainability by donating surplus breeding program beans to support food security and community art initiatives.



L to R: University of Guelph dean John Cranfield; Brett Shepard, Ridgetown Campus; Chris Gillard, researcher; Jamie Payton, OBG acting chair; Ryan Koeslag, Ontario Bean Growers executive director.

Weed research professorship receives funds

Ontario Bean Growers, anonymous donor contribute $2 million to ensure position continues

The Ontario Bean Growers are helping fund a Weed Management Professorship position based at the Ridgetown campus of the University of Guelph.  “With the retirement of Dr. Peter Sikkema in […] Read more