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Aerial Photo from AgSmart 2023 Agriculture, Agriculture Technology, Research, Smart Farm Celebrating Another Successful AgSmart

On August 1 & 2, 2023, Olds College of Agriculture & Technology welcomed more than 3,100 people for its fourth in-person AgSmart event. This two-day educational expo focused on agriculture technology and data across the sector — how to gather it and how to use it to enhance productivity and profits.

Alumni 2023 Hall of Fame & Merit Award Winners Inducted On August 2, 2023 at AgSmart an Induction Ceremony was held to celebrate the 2023 Hall of Fame and Hall of Merit award winners. The ceremony was held in the hosting tent at AgSmart with over 50 friends, family, and fellow alumni of the award winners. The awards were presented by Michael Frankiw, Alumni Association President and the event was emceed by Debbie Thompson, Vice President of Academics. In addition, Ben Cecil, President of Olds College, welcomed everyone in attendance and congratulated the award winners.
Two people in a tall field of green barley look at a few plants that one of them is holding. Smart Farm Empowering the Future of Agriculture: HGV and Olds College Form Strategic Alliance

Olds College of Agriculture & Technology and Hebert Grain Ventures solidify their collaboration on strategic initiatives aimed at driving innovation and growth in the Alberta and Saskatchewan ag industry.

Agriculture Olds College and Nufarm announce partnership to drive innovation in Canadian Agriculture

Olds College of Agriculture & Technology and Nufarm Agriculture Inc. have signed an official agreement to collaborate in the research, development, and testing of agriculture technologies and products at the Olds College Smart Farm. This partnership marks the first Nufarm technology development station established in Canada, and a significant milestone in the advancement of commercial scale applied research in support of Canada’s agriculture and food sectors.

Researcher on the Smart Farm conducting forage testing Agriculture Technology AGTECH ACCELERATOR and Olds College Sign MOU to Establish Agtech Hub in Alberta and Saskatchewan With connection to AGTECH ACCELERATOR, a venture-backed accelerator program founded by Cultivator powered by Conexus, Emmertech, and Economic Development Regina (EDR), this strategic collaboration is poised to drive innovation in agriculture, smart agriculture services, products, applied research initiatives, training, and demonstrations, fostering a more resilient and innovative agricultural sector.
Discovery Farm Woodstock Smart Farm Olds College Announces Discovery Farm Woodstock has joined the Pan-Canadian Smart Farm Network Olds College of Agriculture & Technology is pleased to announce Discovery Farm Woodstock has joined the Pan-Canadian Smart Farm Network. This addition to the network brings total membership to eight smart farms across four provinces working collaboratively towards advancing ag tech solutions and sustainability across Canada.
AFSC Group posing for a photo at AgSmart after Partner of the Year announcement General Agriculture Financial Services Corporation (AFSC) Named 2023 Partner of the Year Olds College of Agriculture & Technology is delighted to announce that Agriculture Financial Services Corporation (AFSC) has been named Partner of the Year for 2023. This recognition celebrates AFSC's exceptional collaboration and significant contributions to the agriculture and agri-food industry in Alberta.
Research Technicians on the Smart Farm Agriculture Technology, General, Smart Farm Celebrating 5 years on the Smart Farm

To celebrate five years on the Smart Farm, we're thrilled to present the 2023 Smart Farm Impact Report to showcase our industry-driven applied research, education and training — and the positive impact we’re making in Canada’s ag industry and beyond.

RBC Foundation supports Olds College Agriculture Technology RBC Foundation supports Olds College with $150,000 investment in Controlled Environment Agriculture The RBC Foundation has committed $150,000 to Olds College of Agriculture & Technology with the aim of promoting and advancing research and innovation in the field of controlled environment agriculture (CEA). This generous funding will play a pivotal role in the development of educational resources, training materials, and essential infrastructure for the creation of CEA programs.
Rocky Mountain Equipment Loans Olds College New Heavy Equipment Agriculture Technology, General Rocky Mountain Equipment Loans Olds College New Heavy Equipment Thanks to Rocky Mountain Equipment (RME) for a generous loan on equipment, Olds College of Agriculture & Technology is excited to welcome three new pieces of heavy equipment to campus. 
Agriculture, Agriculture Technology, General, Research Olds College is One of Canada’s Top 10 Research Colleges Olds College of Agriculture & Technology has been named in the top 10 of Canada’s Top 50 Research Colleges according to Research Infosource Inc. The continued growth of the Smart Ag Ecosystem and applied research activities on the Olds College Smart Farm launched the College into the top 10 this year.
General, Hospitality, Tourism, Brewery and Meat Processing ‘Crushing It’: Introducing the 8th Annual International Women’s Day Brew The eighth annual International Women's Day Brew has been unveiled by the Brewmaster and Brewery Operations Management diploma program's first and second year students. The limited edition beer,aptly named 'Crushing It,' is a sessional cold IPA with an abundance of hop flavor, using Yakima Chief Pink Boots Blend.
Irrigation machinery Agriculture Technology AgTech Invitational Inspires Future AgTech Leaders
OMNiPOWER 3200 on the Olds College Smart Farm. Left to right: Shannon Oude Egberink, Research Assistant and student, Olds College; Roy Maki, Research Project Manager, Olds College; Caleb Janz, Service Technician, Raven; and Ashutosh Singh, Data Scientist, Olds College. Agriculture Technology Raven Gifts Olds College a Brand New OMNiPOWER 3200 Platform On Monday, April 3, the Raven team arrived on Olds College campus to deliver the brand new OMNiPOWER 3200 model — featuring a sleek and onyx new appearance. Raven connected with Olds College Centre for Innovation (OCCI) earlier in the year with its generous offer to exchange the College’s 2019 OMNiPOWER platform for the 2022 upgraded model — completely free of charge.
Alumni, Campus, General Olds College Welcomes New Vice Presidents to Executive Leadership Team Olds College of Agriculture and Technology is pleased to welcome Dr. Joy Agnew into the role of Vice President, Research, Dr. Peter Mal into the role of Vice President, Student Experience, and Mr. Todd Ormann into the role of Vice President, Development.
General Leaders in learning join forces to share unique programming for all students in Central Alberta Educators focused on ensuring rich career path-way experiences for K-12 students are applauding the provincial government’s investment into a multi-partner Central Alberta Collegiate Institute (CACI) programming model.
Agriculture, Animal Health, General, Hospitality, Tourism, Brewery and Meat Processing, Research Olds College is Pleased to Offer its First Purebred Red Angus Bulls for Sale Olds College of Agriculture & Technology is pleased to be offering the first purebred Red Angus cattle for private sale since the initial donation of the Red Angus herd in 2020. The College has three Red Angus herd bull prospects ready to be sold to the public.
Agriculture Technology Olds College Announces EMILI has joined the Pan-Canadian Smart Farm Network Olds College of Agriculture & Technology is pleased to announce Enterprise Machine Intelligence & Learning Initiative (EMILI) is bringing Innovation Farms Powered by AgExpert into the Pan-Canadian Smart Farm Network. The network currently has six members across three different provinces in Canada working collaboratively towards advancing ag tech solutions and sustainability across Canada.
Agriculture Technology Lethbridge College has joined the Pan-Canadian Smart Farm Network Olds College of Agriculture & Technology is pleased to announce Lethbridge College has joined the Pan-Canadian Smart Farm Network. The network currently has seven members across three different provinces in Canada working collaboratively towards advancing ag tech solutions and sustainability across Canada.
Convocation Cap Toss General Olds College Celebrates 108th Graduating Class Congratulations to the 108th graduating class of Olds College of Agriculture & Technology! 
Agriculture, Smart Farm Risk Planning for the Crop Season
Smart Farm Highlighting the Research Team at the Technology Access Center for Livestock Production (TACLP)
Smart Farm Using Drones and Machine Learning for Lodging Assessment Having the tools that allow an accurate lodging assessment, especially at field scale levels, is essential.
ike Smart Farm Highlighting Crop Research & Environmental Stewardship Teams With 3,600 acres of farmland to work with, the Crop Research team at Olds College of Agriculture & Technology is able to perform in-field crop research with small plots trials and full-field commercial scale investigations.
Dr. Jay Cross Alumni Dr. Jay Cross Awarded the 2023 Olds College Honorary Degree Olds College of Agriculture & Technology is pleased to announce the recipient of the 2023 Olds College Honorary Degree — Dr. Jay Cross, for his outstanding contributions to veterinary medicine and education.