Agriculture + Food at the U of A
We Are at the heart of a food sustainability revolution.
Produce more food.
Use less energy.
How? From the land to the lab, our breakthroughs are helping feed the world - all while we train the next generation of problem solvers.
What are we doing at the U of A?
We are world shapers.
- We are crushing clubroot disease in canola crops.
We are change makers.
- We are developing earlier-maturing, more disease-resistant wheat.
We are change makers.
- We are developing earlier-maturing, more disease-resistant wheat.
We are truth seekers.
- We are helping producers grow more food with less energy.
We are truth seekers.
- We are helping producers grow more food with less energy.
We are leading with purpose.
- We are saving dairy farmers millions with a simple pen-side test.
We are leading with purpose.
- We are saving dairy farmers millions with a simple pen-side test.
We are change makers.
- We are working beef producers to build a more sustainable industry.
We are change makers.
- We are working beef producers to build a more sustainable industry.
We are world shapers
- We are crushing clubroot disease in canola crops.
We Are
home to some of the most comprehensive
research infrastructure in the world
Some of the people behind the breakthroughs:
Where AG-Based Innovation Lies
At nearly 400 acres and less than 3 km from U of A’s North Campus, South Campus in Edmonton, Alberta is the leading hub of agricultural research and teaching in North America. Beyond advancements in animal metabolism, crops, dairy, poultry and swine, the campus features Agri-Food Discovery Place — an innovative technology transfer facility that educates highly qualified individuals.
We Are
investing in partnerships to spur agriculture
innovation in Alberta and beyond
$15 million
investment from TELUS for 5G “Living Lab”
10,000
hectares of farm and ranchland across Alberta
Top 40
in Ag programs worldwide
Our Research Goes Deep
Our research drives the discovery of new knowledge and technologies to advance food sustainability. From facilities to land to people, our robust, interconnected approach is creating smarter, more efficient systems and outcomes.
Food Microbiology Laboratory
This lab offers multiple bacteria analyses as part of integrated research that addresses consumer demand for nutritious, safe, high quality foods and beverages.
Rangeland Research Institute - Mattheis Ranch
This 12,000-acre ranch in southeast Alberta supports intensive research and teaching in rangeland ecology and management.
The Breton Plots
Southwest of Edmonton, these plots allow researchers to assess interactions between the global environment, crop productivity and soil quality.
LEADING THE WAY IN AGRICULTURE + FOOD EDUCATION
The Faculty of Agricultural, Life & Environmental Sciences offers more than 25 degrees in areas for everyone — creating nearly limitless pathways spanning science, business, or humanities. Rooted in research and innovation, our teaching in the areas of agriculture, food and forestry provides students the hands-on tools and resources they need to be successful.