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University of Guelph - Ridgetown Campus
Post-secondary campus offering agriculture and environmental programs in Ridgetown.
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The University of Guelph's Ridgetown Campus offers post-secondary programs in agriculture, environmental management, and horticulture in Chatham-Kent.
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What agriculture and environmental programs are offered at Ridgetown Campus?
The campus offers five two-year Associate Diploma programs: Agriculture, Horticulture, Equine Care and Management, Veterinary Technology, and Environmental Technician, along with a Veterinary Assistant and Office Administration certificate and a Dairy Herdsperson apprenticeship program.
What is the history of Ridgetown Campus?
The campus originated in 1922 as the Western Ontario Experimental Farm, became the Western Ontario Agricultural School in 1951, later operated as Ridgetown College, and became a regional campus of the University of Guelph in 1997.
What is the research focus at Ridgetown Campus?
Research is centred on applied agriculture, animal science, and environmental science, including field and horticultural crops, production economics, livestock production systems, and environmental management, with the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs as the primary funding partner.
Is the Veterinary Technology program accredited?
Yes, graduates are eligible to write national exams to become Registered Veterinary Technicians, and the program is accredited by the Ontario Association of Veterinary Technicians, the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association, and the American Veterinary Medical Association.
How large is the campus and how many students does it serve?
Ridgetown Campus sits on 450 acres and serves approximately 550 full-time students.
What are the graduate employment outcomes?
The campus reports an overall graduate employment rate of 88 percent.
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