Lakehead University’s Collaborative Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (CDVM) program receives $10 million investment. The new animal education facility will be named Gakina Awesiinyag, from the Anishinaabemowin language, which translates to “All Animals (Place For).”
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$10 million gift funds new animal education centre at Lakehead University
Facility’s Anishinaabemowin name, Gakina Awesiinyag, “All Animals (Place For),” honours Indigenous lands
Farm and Food Care Ontario gets $597,000 in program funding
Provincial funding will support six public outreach initiatives
Farm & Food Care Ontario (FFCO) gets a $597,000, three-year funding agreement from the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness (OMAFA) to enhance and expand consumer outreach and farmer and agri-business training.
Collaborative Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program moving forward to serve Northern Ontario
Fundraising, construction proposals for new large animal facility begin
The new Collaborative Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program is moving forward with the construction of a large animal education facility at Lakehead University’s Thunder Bay campus.
John Cranfield appointed Ontario Agricultural College dean
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Dr. John Cranfield has been appointed dean of the University of Guelph’s Ontario Agricultural College (OAC). He had served as interim dean since July 2023.
Agritourism set to grow with provincial funding, new law
Agritourism Ontario plans to use funding to provide more tools for operators, enhance consumer experience
Agritourism operators in Ontario will now benefit from provincial government funding and have gained new legal protection to shield them from potential liability.
University internship designed to show gamut of agriculture jobs
Ontario Agricultural College in Guelph has developed an internship course for graduate students in masters’ programs
The University of Guelph has developed an internship course for graduate students in master's programs at the Ontario Agricultural College. The paid internship will run 12 to 16 weeks, beginning in May 2025 and lasting until August.
AALP celebrates 40 years with alumni event at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show 2024
Program encourages leadership development across the agriculture value chain
The Advanced Agricultural Leadership Program celebrated 40 years at an alumni event at Canada's Outdoor Farm Show 2024
Arthur teacher wins AgScape educator award
Pam Woodhouse’s love for agriculture is woven seamlessly through her Grade 3-4 class curriculum in Arthur, Ont. “As someone who is passionate about agriculture, being able to combine teaching with […] Read more
AgScape to receive federal, provincial funding for programs
AgScape is receiving investments of up to $3 million from the governments of Canada and Ontario to further its efforts in bringing innovative agriculture and food education across Ontario. AgScape […] Read more
‘Mobile skills lab’ to promote careers in ag
Saskatchewan equipment manufacturers receive government funding aimed at finding more workers
A new high-tech “Careers in Ag Mobile Skills Lab” will begin a summer tour of Saskatchewan at Ag in Motion July 16 to 18 to help develop a “talent pipeline” for ag and ag equipment manufacturing.