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Department of Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics (FARE)

The University of Guelph’s Department of Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics (FARE) is Canada’s leading food education and research institution.

Information found at: http://www.uoguelph.ca/fare/ Since its creation in 1907 the Department of Agricultural Economics and Business has excelled in research, teaching and service in the economics of food systems. While early work focused on farm management, through the years the focus has broadened to include the study of issues related to trade, policy, resources and new technologies. The scope o

f study has also grown to incorporate all parts of the food system from farm to fork. Teaching responsibilities have expanded from traditional courses in agricultural economics to include a variety of business courses in accounting, marketing, operations and strategy. The delivery of courses now includes distance offerings and short courses. Today the Department's mandate includes service to students at the University of Guelph and Canadian and International Policy institutions and Agri-Food sectors. The building which houses the Agricultural Economics and Business department is named in honour of the University's first president, John Douglas MacLachlan. In 1950 he became OAC President and for ten years worked to expand the importance of his college for Canada and the world by promoting scientific research, both on campus and through extension projects. During the 1960s Dr. MacLachlan played a central role in establishing the University of Guelph: he helped to formulate the vision that brought together the University’s three founding colleges – OAC, the Ontario Veterinary College and Macdonald Institute – and in 1964 became the first president
The Department places a strong emphasis on teaching excellence and faculty members have won numerous teaching awards. Similarly, faculty and graduate students have received national and international awards for their research. The result is that "Guelph is considered the top Canadian graduate program in agricultural economics." (Perry, 2000). The atmosphere around the Department is informal and collegial. It is a friendly and stimulating environment for both faculty and students.

01/16/2026

This years Goodtimes Guest Speaker, Mike Von Massow!!

11/07/2025

Exciting news! Part of our CAMA team competed in a case competition at the CAMA Annual Meeting in Mississauga — and they won!

It was our first time competing, and the team had just 24 hours to develop and present a marketing plan for a given product. Congratulations to everyone involved!

09/03/2025

We are pleased to extend a warm welcome to all of our incoming graduate students. Yesterday, we had the pleasure of hosting our annual orientation, where we introduced students to the resources, community, and opportunities that await them in the coming year. We are excited to support you as you begin this important chapter in your academic and professional journey. Here's to a successful and inspiring year ahead!

08/25/2025

Today, the Farmland Survey Oversight Committee held its annual meeting—celebrating over a decade of leadership in providing Ontario farmers with up-to-date, trusted farmland rental rate data. 🌾📊

Led by Dr. Brady Deaton Jr. (FARE) in partnership with OMAFRA and Ontario’s three accredited farm organizations—, , and —this project supports transparency and smarter decisions in farmland rental markets.

It’s also a great example of 's commitment to research, outreach, and hands-on learning for students in agri-food. 🍎📚

🔗 Learn more at onfarmlandsurvey.com

08/20/2025

What do Ontario consumers think about vertical farming?

FARE faculty Andreas Boecker is sharing insights on LinkedIn about consumer perceptions of vertical farming! His first post dives into awareness, purchasing habits, and what stands out most to consumers when buying vertically farmed produce.

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03/28/2025

Please join us in congratulating our students for their success at the 2025 Graduate Research Symposium, co-hosted by the Department of FARE, the Ontario Agri-Food Innovation Alliance, and the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness (OMAFA).
The 2nd year MSc students all gave outstanding presentations and demonstrated the quality of their thesis research. There was a wide range of topics covered by the students, all dealing with important real-world issues.
Susan Price (MSc FARE) won the 1st place prize, Emily Gibson (MSc FARE) won the 2nd place prize and Reanna Shaftoe (MSc FARE) won the 3rd place prize!

02/28/2025

Join the University of Guelph Department of Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics (FARE) for a morning of research and networking at the 2025 Annual Graduate Research Symposium hosted by OMAFA. This is a hybrid event that will be held on March 27th from 8:30 am - 1 pm.

Interested in attending the Graduate Research Symposium on March 27, 2025? Please RSVP by registering here: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=K6Fivq0soUml-oX08xVqfR1huQuWKb5Jn3jMDQQgGM9UNFcyTTRTWFVSVFNYT0pIUFlaUVRBV1hVVy4u&route=shorturl

01/24/2025

Please join us in congratulating FARE Masters students, Andrews Sai who won the 1st place prize in the Policy Brief Competition and Alex DesRochers who won the 3rd place prize in the Poster Competition at the 15th Annual Agri-food Policy Conference in Ottawa!

09/17/2024

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Mike von Massow on being awarded the OAC Alumni Distinguished Extension Award!

This accolade is a testament to Mike’s outstanding contributions and commitment to our field and reflects the high regard in which the OAC community holds him. Mike’s dedication to excellence in outreach/extension services and tireless efforts to advance our mission have made a significant impact within our department and elevated our institution’s standing in the wider community. Mike has a strong outreach presence and extensive industry experience. Mike is one of Ontario and Canada's top sought-after experts on complex agrifood issues.

This award is a well-deserved recognition of his hard work, expertise, and passion. Let us celebrate this remarkable achievement and take pride in having such an exemplary leader and colleague among us.

08/30/2024

Congratulations to Jamie Naylor who successfully completed his PhD defence this week!

This is a remarkable achievement and a testament to Jamie’s hard work and dedication. Please join me in congratulating Jamie on reaching this significant milestone.

08/14/2024

What does history say about managing China’s market potential and politics?

Dr. Mike von Massow discusses China's market risk with Farmtario

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