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New Directions for Agri-Food Research - Public Lecture, November 1

October 26, 2006

The Fall 2006 session of OAC’s public lecture series continues on Wednesday, November 1 with an examination of Ontario’s public agri-food research infrastructure system.

 

B.A. (Bruce) Archibald, Deputy Minister of the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs will review the characteristics and past contributions of this system, discuss its current challenges, and explore opportunities for a vibrant agri-food research infrastructure system that will contribute to the success of the industry well into the future.

Ontario’s Agri-Food Research Infrastructure: Monuments to the Past or Beacons to the Future?

Wednesday, November 1

5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Lifetime Learning Centre, OVC 1714

University of Guelph

This event is open to the public: there is no charge for admission. OVC Lifetime Learning Centre is located just off Gordon Street between College Avenue and Stone Road: access via McGilvary Road. Parking is available directly adjacent to the building; there is no charge for parking after 5:00 p.m.

A campus map is available at: http://www.uoguelph.ca/campus/map/ 

About the Speaker:

Prior to assuming his current role as OMAFRA's 16th Deputy Minister, Bruce Archibald served as Assistant Deputy Minister, Research for Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada where he led the development of a new science strategy for the department and served on a committee studying infrastructure and science priorities for all national science departments. He holds BSc(Agr), MSc and PhD degrees from the University of Guelph.

About the Series:

The OAC Public Lecture Series features distinguished speakers on topical issues related to agriculture, food, the environment and rural communities in Canada and around the world. The series promotes better understanding of the challenges and opportunities of rapid change and global connectivity. Developed with support from the alumni and friends of OAC, these lectures are provided free of charge for the University community and the public.

For more information:
Paula Conley
OAC Dean's Office

University of Guelph
phone: 519 824 4120 ext 56513
email: pconley@uoguelph.ca