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Olds College of Agriculture & Technology is #4 in Canada's Top 50 Research Colleges.

The continued growth of the Smart Agriculture Ecosystem and applied research activities on the Olds College Smart Farm launched the College into the top five this year. 

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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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News & Events

Sheep Producers Thrilled with the First Sheep Research Showcase
Events, Smart Farm

Sheep Producers Thrilled with the First Sheep Research Showcase

On March 20, 2024, Olds College of Agriculture & Technology and Lakeland College Applied Research co-hosted a Sheep Research Showcase in Olds, Alta. welcoming close to 70 people to the first-time event (in the midst of a snowstorm). The Sheep Research Showcase was created to highlight emerging technologies and management practices to support students and producers interested in sheep production.

Business Management Students Excel at Alberta Deans of Business Case Competition
Student Success

Business Management Students Excel at Alberta Deans of Business Case Competition

Five ambitious students in their second year of the Business Management Diploma program at Olds College of Agriculture & Technology showcased their business strategy skills at the annual Alberta Deans of Business Case Competition on March 14...

Dual Credit Students Test their Skills at Welding Competition
Student Success, Programs, Events

Dual Credit Students Test their Skills at Welding Competition

Three high school students got the opportunity to showcase and access their welding skills at the Skills Canada Alberta Regional competition on Saturday, March 16, 2024. 

Mar 25
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One Pixel at a Time: Precision-Ag Information Session

Oil and gas sites that are no longer in use must be reclaimed to their previous state. This requires site assessments which are limited to specific growth stages, and limited by the number of trained professionals available to complete them.

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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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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.

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