Ontario has established a working group to explore the feasibility of new models for delivering learning, training and instruction at the Kemptville campus in Eastern Ontario.
The working group will explore what courses and programs could be offered at the campus, as well as which organizations could help deliver them. The group will look at ways for the Kemptville campus to continue to focus on agriculture and food education as well as considering offering courses in health and wellness, business and trades training. The working group will submit their findings in late fall 2015.
The working group will include representatives from:
- University of Guelph
- Municipality of North Grenville
- United Counties of Leeds and Grenville
- Ontario's Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
- Ontario's Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities
Ensuring the sustainability of agricultural education is part of the government's economic plan to build Ontario up. The four-part plan includes investing in people's talents and skills, making the largest investment in public infrastructure in Ontario's history, creating a dynamic and innovative environment where business thrives, and building a secure retirement savings plan.
Source: OMAFRA