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$alt Donors, Programs Belgard Supports Landscape Apprentices with Generous Material Donation

Olds College of Agriculture & Technology extends sincere thanks to Belgard Canada, a leading manufacturer of hardscape materials, for their generous donation of six pallets of manufactured stone products to the Landscape Horticulturist Apprenticeship program in the School of Trades and Skills.
$alt Smart Farm, Livestock Research Mongolian Delegation Visits Olds College For Canadian Perspectives on Beef Production

Olds College of Agriculture & Technology was honoured to host the Mongolian delegation for a two-day visit, welcoming 13 representatives to campus. This visit was part of the Enhancing Community Climate Options for Adaptation and Resilience in Mongolia (ECCO-FARM) Project, funded by Global Affairs Canada and implemented by Alinea International, based in Calgary.
$alt Student Success, Smart Farm From Down Under to Olds College: UNSW Engineer Joins Harvest on Smart Farm

The Olds College Smart Farm was thrilled to welcome another visitor from University of New South Wales (UNSW) in Sydney, Australia. Bramley received the Horizon Scholarship from AgriFutures Australia, designed to support the next generation of leaders in the agriculture industry
$alt Events, Student Success Olds College Welcomes Future Students at Fall Open House

Olds College of Agriculture & Technology opened its doors to more than 850 prospective students and their families during its annual Fall Open House, held Oct. 3 and 4, 2025.
$alt Programs Top Sellers at 2025 ASHA Yearling Sale Conceived at Olds College

The Alberta Standardbred Horsemen’s Association recently held their annual yearling sale at Century Mile Racetrack and Casino. This year, 92 yearlings were listed for sale. Of the 92 yearlings, 35 were the result of dams bred at the Olds College Equine Centre as part of our Equine Reproduction Technician program.
$alt Agriculture, Smart Farm Farmer Collaboration Expands Smart Farm Research

An Alberta farm has demonstrated the vital role played by producers in advancing research at Olds College of Agriculture & Technology. The Kinsella Farm east of Bowden, Alta., took part in recent trials of the Raven Augmenta Field Analyzer. This technology, now acquired and integrated with CNH Industrial, uses computer algorithms and artificial intelligence to analyse imagery of fields in real time.

$alt Student Life, Student Success Olds College Students Gain Real-World Experience Through Internships

One of the greatest strengths Olds College of Agriculture & Technology can boast is our commitment to real-world education, giving students an edge when they enter the workforce in their field of choice.
$alt Faculty Success Faculty Feature: Dr. Ken Fry — Along Came a Spider

From an abundance of moths in central Alberta to a western black widow spider spotting in Airdrie, our resident Entomologist and “bug guy”, Ken Fry, had a busy summer answering questions from the local media. As an Olds College instructor for the past 21 years, Fry is no stranger to the media and relishes any opportunity to consult on insects.
$alt Donors, Student Life New Scholarships Cultivate Future of Agriculture and Horticulture at Olds College

Amongst the excitement of the Fall 2025 semester starting, a generous donation from Section23 Developments created new award opportunities for students at Olds College of Agriculture & Technology. The company has established two $5,000 scholarships to be awarded annually to students in good academic standing enrolled in one of the College's recognized Agriculture or Horticulture programs.

$alt Agriculture, Donors, Smart Farm Generous Donation of Combine Will Help Advance Agriculture

Researchers at Olds College of Agriculture & Technology are rolling up their sleeves and getting to work this fall thanks to the donation of a New Holland combine by Rocky Mountain Equipment (RME).It will be used to harvest crops this fall at the Smart Farm, which is a living laboratory for agricultural research spread over 3,000 acres.
Two Olds College Smart Farm Researchers in the fields identifying weeds & pests. Smart Farm, Agriculture Marginal Land Research Aims to Strengthen Farm Profitability

Farmers struggling with patches of land in their fields that eat into their profits have an ally in researchers at Olds College of Agriculture & Technology.
Two Olds College Smart Farm Researchers in the fields identifying weeds & pests. In The Community Community Compassion for Campus Health

Starting in 2024, Olds College of Agriculture & Technology was proud to introduce the award of Community Partner of the Year, in complement to the Corporate Partner of the Year. This award seeks to recognize members of the greater community who have had a profound impact on the College.

Two Olds College Smart Farm Researchers in the fields identifying weeds & pests. Agriculture, Smart Farm Fertilizer Emissions Research Could Improve Farm Efficiency

Olds College of Agriculture & Technology is a key part of a national research program that’s studying ways to reduce farm emissions of a potent greenhouse gas, potentially boosting profits for producers.
Two Olds College Smart Farm Researchers in the fields identifying weeds & pests. General, Student Life Olds College Launches CareerConnect: A New Way for Industry to Connect with Future Talent

Olds College is excited to introduce CareerConnect, a new and improved career services platform designed to strengthen connections between industry and the next generation of skilled professionals. Powered by Symplicity, CareerConnect replaces the previous OC Works platform and provides employers with an easy, effective way to connect directly with Olds College learners.
Two Olds College Smart Farm Researchers in the fields identifying weeds & pests. Agriculture, Smart Farm Ukrainians Seek Dairy Farm Expertise at Olds College

The founder of a pioneering project that helps families in rural Ukraine create and improve small-scale dairy farms visited Olds College of Agriculture & Technology to explore how it could assist the country’s producers.
Two Olds College Smart Farm Researchers in the fields identifying weeds & pests. Agriculture Future Leaders in Agriculture Camp Inspires Youth During AgSmart at Olds College

A powerful collaboration between Olds College Broncos Athletics, Chinook's Edge School Division (CESD), the Community Learning Campus (CLC) and Olds College of Agriculture & Technology is planting the seeds for future agricultural leaders through an immersive new initiative.
Two Olds College Smart Farm Researchers in the fields identifying weeds & pests. Events, Smart Farm Farmers & Experts Learn Together at AgSmart

Farmers attending the sixth annual AgSmart education expo not only learned about the latest cutting-edge innovations from researchers at Olds College of Agriculture & Technology, but they also taught the experts a few things too.
Two Olds College Smart Farm Researchers in the fields identifying weeds & pests. Agriculture, Smart Farm Officials from Key U.S. States Tour Olds College

Canadian efforts to strengthen U.S. relations during an era of tariffs and trade disruptions prompted a visit of agriculture officials from four key American states to Olds College of Agriculture & Technology. “The bilateral agricultural trade between Canada and these states was over $15 billion in 2024,” said Steven Buchta, Vice-Consul and Trade Commissioner for Agriculture for the Consulate General of Canada in Denver, Colo.
Two Olds College Smart Farm Researchers in the fields identifying weeds & pests. Donors, Partnerships Olds College Recognizes Farm Credit Canada as 2025 Partner of the Year

Olds College of Agriculture & Technology is proud to announce Farm Credit Canada (FCC) as its 2025 Partner of the Year. This prestigious award, the highest honour the College bestows, recognizes organizations demonstrating exceptional support and commitment to our vision of advancing agriculture for a better world. The announcement was made today during AgSmart, Olds College’s annual educational expo.
Two Olds College Smart Farm Researchers in the fields identifying weeds & pests. Agriculture, Programs, Smart Farm U.S. Delegation Sees Future of Agriculture at Olds College

One of Canada’s top research colleges was part of a tour of Alberta by U.S. state senators and representatives organized by the provincial government to promote trade in energy and agriculture.
Two Olds College Smart Farm Researchers in the fields identifying weeds & pests. Agriculture, Smart Farm, Livestock Research Invisible Virtual Fences Could Change Rural Landscape Invisible virtual fences are about to supplement, and perhaps transform, the decades-old landscape of barbed wire fences familiar to generations of rural Canadians.
Two Olds College Smart Farm Researchers in the fields identifying weeds & pests. General, Programs, Student Life CEWIL Canada Contributes $320,000 in Scholarships to Olds College Students Olds College of Agriculture & Technology is proud to announce funding through the CEWIL Canada iHUB grant for eligible students in the Veterinary Medical Receptionist and Equine Massage programs currently completing their 2025 summer practicums, as well as Veterinary Technology Diploma students in either their summer or upcoming fall 2025 practicums.
Two Olds College Smart Farm Researchers in the fields identifying weeds & pests. Agriculture, Smart Farm High-Tech Farming Without Soil or Sunlight Focus of Research

Research at Olds College of Agriculture & Technology will build on Canada’s reputation as one of the world’s leaders in a revolutionary type of farming that uses automation to grow crops indoors without soil or sunlight.
Two Olds College Smart Farm Researchers in the fields identifying weeds & pests. General, Admissions, Programs, Student Success Olds College Celebrates Student Success in Dual Credit Programming

Olds College of Agriculture & Technology is proud to congratulate this year’s dual credit students on successfully completing their courses and programs — all while still in high school! This year, a total of 164 students have officially completed and are eligible to graduate from one of Olds College’s dual credit certification programs.
Two Olds College Smart Farm Researchers in the fields identifying weeds & pests. General, Events Olds College Welcomes International Delegation for Strategic Networking and Showcase Event

Olds College of Agriculture & Technology was proud to host the Alberta Bureau for International Education (ABIE) on Friday, June 27, 2025, welcoming senior representatives from nine post-secondary institutions from the Philippines, along with six senior internationalization officers from Alberta’s post-secondary institutions.

Two Olds College Smart Farm Researchers in the fields identifying weeds & pests. General, Events, Smart Farm Agrivoltaics Seen as Way of the Future for Rural Albertans

The first ever agrivoltaics conference of its kind in Alberta was told using farmland for both solar power and agriculture could unlock new economic opportunities for rural communities.
Two Olds College Smart Farm Researchers in the fields identifying weeds & pests. General, Events, Smart Farm Agrivoltaics Seen as Way of the Future for Rural Albertans

The first ever agrivoltaics conference of its kind in Alberta was told using farmland for both solar power and agriculture could unlock new economic opportunities for rural communities.
Two Olds College Smart Farm Researchers in the fields identifying weeds & pests. Agriculture, Smart Farm Researchers Break New Ground in Autonomous Agriculture

Researchers at Olds College of Agriculture & Technology and CNH have broken new ground by releasing a study that establishes a new way to evaluate future efforts to develop autonomous farm equipment. The peer-reviewed paper, Autonomous Agricultural Equipment Evaluation for Broad-Acre Crop Production, has been published by the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE).
Two Olds College Smart Farm Researchers in the fields identifying weeds & pests. Events, Programs Climbing to New Heights: Empowering Women in Arboriculture

Olds College of Agriculture & Technology is excited to welcome participants from across Canada, as the Prairie Chapter Women in the Trees (PCWT) prepares to host the 2025 Women’s Tree Climbing Weekend on campus from June 27 to 29.
Two Olds College Smart Farm Researchers in the fields identifying weeds & pests. Administration, General Dalin Bullock Announced Vice President, Academic Olds College of Agriculture & Technology is pleased to announce Dalin Bullock as the Vice President, Academic, effective July 1, 2025.
Two Olds College Smart Farm Researchers in the fields identifying weeds & pests. Agriculture, Events, Smart Farm First-Ever Agrivoltaics Conference will Reach Out to Farmers

Agrivoltaics Canada’s first-ever conference in Alberta will seek to strengthen alliances with farmers by promoting the idea that solar projects and agriculture can share the same land to their mutual benefit.
Two Olds College Smart Farm Researchers in the fields identifying weeds & pests. General, Administration Olds College Unveils 2025-28 Strategic Plan: Deep Roots, Bold Futures

We’re excited to share Olds College’s new three-year strategic plan. This plan reflects months of listening, learning and engaging with faculty, staff, students, alumni, donors, industry and government. During the consultations, one message became clear — the strength of Olds College lies in our agricultural roots. This plan reaffirms our foundation in agriculture while positioning us to meet the rising demand for innovation, sustainability and technology in the sector.
Two Olds College Smart Farm Researchers in the fields identifying weeds & pests. Smart Farm First-Ever Americas Forum Urges Farmers to Tell Their Story

A first-ever international agricultural forum that mirrored the G7 Leaders’ Summit was told farmers must tell their story to the world’s politicians.
Hyperlayer Data Student Smart Farm HyperLayer Project Sparks Hopes for AI Farm Assistant

Some of the most studied farmland on Earth could help pave the way for the creation of an artificial intelligence assistant that could help producers make better decisions that will boost their profits.
Hyperlayer Data Student Partnerships, Smart Farm Smart Farm Readies for Research Thanks to Donations

Olds College of Agriculture & Technology is nearly through one of its busiest times of the year as staff wind down field preparation at the Smart Farm for research projects that will benefit everyone from farmers to equipment manufacturers.
Hyperlayer Data Student Agriculture, Events, Smart Farm Olds College Hosts First-Ever Americas Agricultural Forum An international agricultural forum that will mirror the G7 Leaders’ Summit will bring together people from around the world to promote united action about a future for farming that is being clouded by increasing challenges.
Hyperlayer Data Student Programs, Student Success Rewriting the Story: How One Student Found His Calling at Olds College

After spending 20 years in a career that didn’t fit, and following the devastating loss of a beloved dog, Archie Kumar found his purpose in an unexpected place — caring for animals. A 2025 graduate of the Veterinary Technical Assistant (VTA) Certificate program at Olds College of Agriculture & Technology, Kumar is now on his path to becoming a Registered Veterinary Technologist.
Hyperlayer Data Student General, Alumni, Student Success, Honourary Degree Olds College Celebrates 110th Graduating Class

Saturday, June 7, 2025, honoured the 110th graduating class of Olds College. The day, filled with applause, laughter and celebration, saw nearly 2,000 guests join us in the Ralph Klein Centre, and countless others online – around the world – to watch as 650 students crossed the stage, signifying the completion of their program and earning their credentials.
Hyperlayer Data Student Smart Farm ‘Symphonies’ of Living Bodies Could Help Diagnose Diseases

Research into a device that listens to the internal “symphonies” in the bodies of living animals could potentially transform how medical conditions are detected earlier, and diagnosed more accurately, in everything from livestock to people.
Hyperlayer Data Student Broncos Broncos Rodeo Team Wins Big at CCFR 2025

The Olds College Broncos Rodeo team concluded their 2024-25 season with an impressive showing at the Canadian College Finals Rodeo (CCFR) in Rimbey, Alta., over the May long weekend. The CCFR is the culmination of the season, with only the top 12 competitors from each event, determined by their season-long performance at Canadian Collegiate Rodeo Association (CCRA) rodeos, earning a coveted spot. This is a significant achievement, as many events have up to 40 athletes vying for qualification.
Hyperlayer Data Student Smart Farm Simple Blood Test Could Help Farmers Target Sheep Parasite

A Canadian study of a parasitic roundworm that is increasingly threatening the profitability of the world’s sheep producers could lead to a new diagnostic device to quickly detect the infection days before any symptoms are visible.
Keshav Raju, second-year Craft Brewery and Beverage Operations diploma student at Olds College of Agriculture & Technology Programs, Student Success International Student Brews New Future in Canada with Entrepreneurial Spirit

After 26 years in the software industry, Keshav Raju, second-year Craft Brewery and Beverage Operations diploma student at Olds College of Agriculture & Technology, made a bold decision: leave his career in India and start over as an international student in Canada.
Keshav Raju, second-year Craft Brewery and Beverage Operations diploma student at Olds College of Agriculture & Technology Smart Farm Sharing the Land with Solar Could Transform Farming

Olds College of Agriculture & Technology wants to become a national leader in research detailing how Canadian agriculture could be revolutionized by farmers and solar energy projects sharing the same land.
Keshav Raju, second-year Craft Brewery and Beverage Operations diploma student at Olds College of Agriculture & Technology General, Administration Dr. Debbie Thompson Appointed President of Olds College

Olds College of Agriculture & Technology is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Debbie Thompson as its new President and CEO, effective May 1, 2025. This decision follows a thorough and extensive review process undertaken by the College’s Board of Governors.
Keshav Raju, second-year Craft Brewery and Beverage Operations diploma student at Olds College of Agriculture & Technology General, Smart Farm U.S. Tariffs Add Urgency to Clean Fuels Research

The unprecedented American trade war on Canada and the rest of the world is hastening efforts by researchers at Olds College of Agriculture & Technology to consider ways they could help boost Canada’s clean fuels industry.
Keshav Raju, second-year Craft Brewery and Beverage Operations diploma student at Olds College of Agriculture & Technology Partnerships Olds College Signs International Training Agreement with Republic of Uzbekistan

This past week, Olds College of Agriculture & Technology welcomed senior delegates from the Republic of Uzbekistan, marking the signing of a new international agreement aimed at advancing education, sustainability and global collaboration.
Keshav Raju, second-year Craft Brewery and Beverage Operations diploma student at Olds College of Agriculture & Technology Smart Farm First Canadian Study of FerAppease Releases Findings

The first Canadian study of a new product that mimics a pheromone that helps mother cows soothe their upset calves has found it will likely boost the profits of cow-calf producers.
Keshav Raju, second-year Craft Brewery and Beverage Operations diploma student at Olds College of Agriculture & Technology Student Success, In The Community From Classroom to Community: Olds College Students Shine at Taste of Olds

A student-led food and drink expo at Olds College of Agriculture & Technology attracted nearly 1,500 guests — more than triple the expected turnout.
Keshav Raju, second-year Craft Brewery and Beverage Operations diploma student at Olds College of Agriculture & Technology Smart Farm Cutting-Edge Equipment to Boost Crop Research One of Canada’s top research colleges is kicking the tires on cutting-edge equipment that is expected to give a substantial shot in the arm to crop studies that will help farmers.
Keshav Raju, second-year Craft Brewery and Beverage Operations diploma student at Olds College of Agriculture & Technology Smart Farm Initial Results For Floating Islands ‘Powered’ By Sunlight

Olds College of Agriculture & Technology has unveiled its initial findings about whether native wetland plants can be superheroes when it comes to cleaning up the water in cattle feedlot ponds.
Keshav Raju, second-year Craft Brewery and Beverage Operations diploma student at Olds College of Agriculture & Technology Broncos Olds Minor Hockey Association and the Olds College Broncos Expand Partnership

The Olds Minor Hockey Association and the Olds College Broncos recently completed a pilot partnership for the 2024-25 hockey season to explore establishing the Junior Broncos for the delivery of the Olds Minor Hockey female program.

Keshav Raju, second-year Craft Brewery and Beverage Operations diploma student at Olds College of Agriculture & Technology General, Smart Farm Olds College Research Showcase Highlights Projects by Faculty & Students

The first-ever Olds College Research Showcase underlined the wide range of what’s happening at one of the top research colleges in Canada.
Keshav Raju, second-year Craft Brewery and Beverage Operations diploma student at Olds College of Agriculture & Technology General, Partnerships Olds College Metals Building Ribbon-Cutting Celebration Event

The Central Alberta Collegiate Institute (CACI) and its partners gathered earlier today to celebrate the official completion of the newly renovated Metals Building at Olds College of Agriculture & Technology. The renovation, made possible through the 2023 collegiate grant from Alberta Education, modernizes the facility to accommodate up to 21 dual credit CACI students per class, equipping them with industry ready skills and preparing them for careers in Alberta’s skilled trades workforce.
Second-year Business Management Diploma students, from left to right: Tanner Woodruff, Uriel Tomori, Efeose Aikhuomogbe, Conner Devey and Yuvraj Singh. General, Programs, Student Success Olds College Students Set to Compete at Alberta Deans of Business Case Competition

After weeks of preparation — including in-depth coaching on business skills from their business faculty and mentors — the team is ready to showcase their analytical, strategic and presentation skills. Their selection highlights their dedication, talent and leadership in business.
Olds College Students in a field at Glenbow Ranch, Alberta Programs Olds College Launches New Environmental Science & Technology Diploma Program

Olds College of Agriculture & Technology has been preparing students for careers in reclamation and remediation, environmental stewardship and land use planning for more than 35 years through its Land & Water Resources program. Graduates of this program have a reputation for being able to hit the ground running as soon as they are hired, thanks to the combination of in-class and hands-on training that is the trademark of an Olds College education.

Olds College Students in a field at Glenbow Ranch, Alberta General, Programs, Student Success Olds College Student Restores Tractor as Part of Hands-On Learning

Nick Reutter wasn’t planning on buying a fixer-upper Case Magnum tractor, but when the opportunity came up at an auction in Missouri, he remembered his dad’s advice — ‘buy  something worth keeping at a good price.’
Olds College Students in a field at Glenbow Ranch, Alberta General, Administration Olds College Announces Program Intake Suspensions

Olds College, like many post-secondary institutions in the country, is facing challenges due to recent changes by Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) that significantly reduces international student enrolment and due to a decline of operational grant funding from the provincial government in the last several years. The College projects an approximate $5.1M loss of student tuition revenue for the College’s 2025-26 budget.
Students in the Veterinary Technology Program holding a black dog General, Programs Exciting Changes Ahead for Olds College Animal Health Programs

All three Animal Health programs will now have three intakes per year (fall, winter and spring). This change increases enrolment capacity while giving students from each program the opportunity to work together, fostering a collaborative learning environment across all three programs.
Students in the Veterinary Technology Program holding a black dog General, Administration Olds College Welcomes Al Kemmere as Board Chair

For the past year as Interim Chair, Kemmere has focused on being on campus and building strong connections between the Board, College community and Olds community. Kemmere regularly attends events, meetings and announcements on campus, and expresses deep optimism for the work that the Board and College do together to ensure the sustainability of Olds College long into the future.
Students in the Veterinary Technology Program holding a black dog General, Donors Tree Removal Begins for W.J. Elliott (Trades) Building Renovation As previously announced, Olds College of Agriculture & Technology is preparing for the renovation of the W.J. Elliott (Trades) Building set to begin in summer 2025.
Students in the Veterinary Technology Program holding a black dog Donors, Partnerships Over $95 Million Awarded for Lab to Market Grants The federal government has announced $95.3 million in funding over five years through the Lab to Market grants to financially support four networks of post-secondary institutions and organizations from private, public, not-for-profit and health services sectors.
Students in the Veterinary Technology Program holding a black dog Broncos Broncos Men's Volleyball Travels to Quebec Over the holidays, most teams took the time for some well earned rest and recovery. However, this was not the case for the Olds College Broncos men’s volleyball team.

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