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Olds College of Agriculture & Technology offers high-tech, hands-on learning & research to solve real issues in farming, food, and land.

Advance new technologies and solutions.

Together, we will feed a growing population, reduce agriculture's environmental footprint, & enhance the agricultural and agri-food industries in Canada and around the world.
Leading the Way in Farming

A New Way of Farming

Our data-rich, four-year Bachelor of Digital Agriculture degree and related Agriculture Technology programs give graduates the skills to transform agriculture for a better world.

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Rural Veterinary Needs

Our new Animal Health Education Centre trains the next generation of veterinarian support teams needed to fill a province-wide shortage, particularly in rural Alberta.

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Equine Excellence

Our $9 million Equine Centre of Innovation includes two riding areas, livestock labs, a multifaceted equine reproduction centre and a boarding centre.

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Find your right career fit.

With over fifty Apprenticeship, Certificate, Degree and Diploma programs to meet your specific interests and needs, explore our many areas of interest.

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Welcome to Olds, Alberta!

Experience the perfect blend of small-town charm and big-city amenities, all within reach of the majestic Canadian Rocky Mountains and thriving urban centers. With more than 9,500 residents, Olds is a major agribusiness hub as well as a base for oilfield service and light industrial manufacturers.

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Advancing Canada’s Agriculture Industry

The Olds College Smart Ag Ecosystem is accelerating the progress and innovation needed to grow Canada’s ag industry — and the Olds College Smart Farm is at the heart of it all.

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News & Events

Farrier Science Instructor Aaron Perry Receives Mentorship Award
Alumni, Faculty Success, Programs

Farrier Science Instructor Aaron Perry Receives Mentorship Award

Aaron Perry, an instructor in the Farrier Science Certificate program at Olds College of Agriculture & Technology, was recently recognized for his exceptional commitment to guiding aspiring farriers. He received a prestigious Mentorship Award during the North 49 Series Finals, highlighting the legacy of dedication and mentorship at Olds College.

Successful Career Fair Connects Students with Promising Opportunities
Events, Student Success

Successful Career Fair Connects Students with Promising Opportunities

In a bustling event that brought together 425 eager students and 50 employers, our recent career fair proved to be a resounding success.

Innovative Teaching in Horticulture: 3D Printing in the Maker Space
Faculty Success, Programs

Innovative Teaching in Horticulture: 3D Printing in the Maker Space

Teaching the finer details of chainsaw chains to arboriculture students can pose a challenge in a conventional classroom environment.

Jan 17
6:00 PM

Hospitality, Brew & Business Information Session

Come learn about the Hospitality & Tourism, Brewmaster & Brewery Operations, Business Management and Sports Management programs at Olds College of Agriculture & Technology.

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Land Acknowledgement

Olds College of Agriculture & Technology is located in the traditional territories of the Niitsitapi (Blackfoot) and the people of the Treaty 7 region in Southern Alberta, which includes the Siksika, the Piikani, the Kainai, the Tsuut’ina and the Stoney Nakoda First Nations. The area is also home to Métis Nation of Alberta, Region III.

Indigenous Olds College