Durham College is expanding its field-to-fork educational opportunities with the addition of the Barrett Centre of Innovation in Sustainable Urban Agriculture (the Barrett Centre). The Barrett Centre will complement the college’s existing food, farming and horticulture programs. The vision for the centre, said the college in a release, is to “become an internationally recognized hub […] Read more
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Durham College launches centre focusing on urban agriculture
The Barrett Centre for Innovation in Sustainable Urban Agriculture will offer enhanced research and training
Van Acker reappointed Dean of Ontario Agricultural College
Dr. Rene Van Acker has been reappointed dean of the Ontario Agricultural College (OAC) for a five-year term, effective Sept. 1, 2021. “Under Dr. Van Acker’s leadership and guidance, OAC has experienced incredible growth and attained new levels of excellence, allowing us to remain at the forefront of agriculture and food, nationally and globally,” Dr. Gwen Chapman, […] Read more
Experiential learning program plants SEEDS of on-farm knowledge
Organizers hope to launch a science-based program in September Three sets of eyes widen as a brown egg drops from a hen and rolls to a stop next to two others in the laying box. Amid excited squeals, one girl gingerly reaches forward and, after a few false starts, snatches the fresh egg from under […] Read more
Food literacy bill to get roundtable ag support
The bill aims to make food literacy part of the curriculum throughout elementary and secondary school
A private member’s bill advocating for experiential food literacy education in the provincial school curriculum is gaining traction. Why it matters: Increasing food literacy among youth will help them understand the impact of their food choices on their health, the local economy, and the environment. Bill 216, ‘The Food Literacy for Students Act,’ seeks to […] Read more
Bolstering the food system is about people, regulations
Managing risk has taken on new meaning during the pandemic
Farm sector representatives say greater investment in public outreach and improved risk management programs are needed to propel the sector beyond the pandemic. Industry representatives who were part of the launch of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce’s (OCC) report on the province’s food system and COVID-19, also mentioned more agriculture-oriented education opportunities for young adults […] Read more
University of Guelph grads have new route to agrologist designation
The Ontario Institute of Agrologists recently launched a re-established partnership between the University of Guelph and the OIA. The partnership created a new entrance stream for University of Guelph recent graduates in 23 programs to automatically enter the OIA professional designation as an Articling Agrologist (A.Ag.). Students who are graduating in 2021 or have recently […] Read more
Agriculture program launched at Listowel District Secondary School
The Avon Maitland District School Board recently announced a new agriculture program at Listowel District Secondary School. Students in Grades 11 and 12 can enroll in the new Specialist High Skills Major in Agriculture to connect with industry professionals, hands-on learning and co-op placements. The program announcement said that the new program isn’t a return […] Read more
Conestoga College program to train farm equipment operators
The new program received funding from provincial and federal governments
A new college program to train students in the latest in agriculture equipment is getting funding from the provincial and federal governments. The Conestoga College program will start as a pilot project to expand training opportunities for current farm sector employees and better prepare those interesting in careers in agriculture to work on farms. Why […] Read more
Syngenta makes donation to AgScape
More teachers and students will receive information about agriculture after a $10,000 donation to AgScape by Syngenta. “We are incredibly thankful for this generous gift from Syngenta,” says Glenna Banda, outgoing executive director of AgScape. “With their support of our Teacher Ambassador Program, we were able to deliver agriculture and food lessons on topics such […] Read more
When the farm becomes the school
Farm families with school-age children find ways to make schooling work
Since COVID-19 cancelled school, farmers have been learning how to juggle schoolwork for their children and farm work at the same time. While there’s no one route through the new normal for families with school-aged children, most are happy to have their farm as a backdrop for developing learning and fun activities for their stay-at-home […] Read more
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