Rural Ontario Institute

Remembering Agriculture Leader John Hagarty

Date: February 20, 2024

The Rural Ontario Institute remembers John "Jack" Hagarty, and his enduring legacy in the agriculture sector and Advanced Agricultural Leadership Program (AALP).

Jack Hagarty peacefully passed away in Guelph, Ontario, Monday February 5th, 2024 in his 86th year. He left an indelible mark in the agriculture industry and the hearts of all who knew him.

AALP Class 20 - Toronto Seminar

Date: January 22, 2024

At the crack of dawn on an icy cold day 3, coffees in hand, our class boarded the bus and sped down the Gardiner Expressway towards the Ontario Food Terminal...

AALP Class 20 Visits Queen's Park

Date: January 22, 2024

What happens when twenty Aggies, mostly from rural Ontario, embark on the Big City for a few days!? Curiosity, development, leadership, and a little bit of karaoke!

AALP Seminar 2: The Dynamics of Teamwork

Date: December 18, 2023

It was an early Sunday morning as I made my way from Ottawa to Sarnia for Class 20 - Seminar 2. On our first evening we were greeted by MP Marilyn Gladu, MPP Bob Bailey and MPP Trevor Jones. I was fortunate to be seated with MP Gladu for dinner where she provided insight into her career journey, some of the challenges she has faced in her time in politics and what she hopes she can teach the next generation of young leaders.

Measuring the Urban Exodus: Statistics Canada Data Trends in Rural Ontario

Date: November 21, 2023

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a visible migration of urban populations into rural communities. A new research initiative is examining the migration trends taking place in Ontario and their impact on rural communities, economies, and environments.

Exploring the Rural Research Landscape across Ontario

Date: November 9, 2023

The Rural Futures project at the University of Guelph is on a mission to promote the impactful research work happening in Ontario, particularly as it relates to rural people, places, and the environment. As an initiative aimed at promoting rural-focused research by students and faculty, Rural Futures is committed to making these outputs accessible to everyone.

Welcome to the Inaugural Seminar of AALP Class 20

Date: October 13, 2023

What occurs when you gather twenty-three individuals who are complete strangers and encourage them to step out of their comfort zones, you ask them to bid farewell to their families and friends, temporarily set aside their work, and embrace a new challenge? It might sound unusual, but this marks the inception of something truly extraordinary that is bound to alter the course of their lives indefinitely.

Coffee Time Snacks and Cannabis

Date: October 13, 2023

First seminar for AALP is in the books! The awkward “getting to know you” Band-Aids have been ripped off, the painstakingly honest LPI assessment results have been read and I had far more caffeine than possibly needed by anyone ever. And what can I say about AALP so far? It’s been a fantastic experience.

Reflection on the 2023 Canadian Rural and Remote Housing and Homelessness Symposium

Date: August 14, 2023

The Canadian Rural and Remote Housing and Homelessness (CRRHH) symposium hosted June 6-8, 2023 emphasized the significance of collaboration, localized solutions, and an understanding of the unique challenges faced by rural and remote communities.

New Research Initiative Focused on Gender-Based Violence Impacts on Temporary Foreign Workers in Can

Date: February 27, 2023

An exciting new project starts off the year for Dr. Silvia Sarapura who is the recipient of a SSHRC Knowledge Synthesis Grant 2022- 2023 to look at how gender-based violence (GBV) impacts temporary foreign workers (TFW) in Canada's agricultural sector. Four SEDRD graduate students will support this project, including Margarita Fontecha, Charlotte Potter, Regan Zink and Nicole Cupolo.

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