Kemptville, the first college of agricultural technology in Ontario, was established in 1916 to demonstrate and teach modern methods of agriculture. Since that time, Kemptville Campus has expanded to include research stations at Winchester, New Liskeard, and Emo.In 1997 it became part of the University of
Guelph.
Located less than an hour’s drive south of Ottawa, Kemptville Campus is the site of a broad range of research projects. With 12 hectares of manicured grounds and gardens and a campus of nearly 400 hectares, this Campus acts as an outdoor lab for landscape plants and plant identification.
Research programs at Kemptville Campus focus primarily on the crop and dairy industries that exist in Eastern Ontario. In the 60's, Kemptville Campus led the corn revolution in Eastern Ontario. |
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| In the 70's and 80's, it provided the technology for growing soybeans, utilization of surplus Holstein bull calves and general diversification of farm production. Since the 1990's, research has concentrated on sustainable and
environmentally safe crop and animal management systems.
The Food, Nutrition & Wellness Unit has participated in such projects as the Total Diet Study in partnership with Health Canada. Preparing food sample for analysis. The Canadian Coast Guard project concentrated on developing recipes for the Canadian Coast Guard ships. Sensory Evaluation projects involved such commodities as fruits, vegetables, and meats. These were often in partnership with other University of Guelph researchers. Other projects involved condiments from various companies.
Our Research Stations:
NLARS (New Liskeard Agricultural Research Station) manages approximately 680 acres along with an additional 120 rented acres in and near New Liskeard. Research programs focusing on agronomy, beef and horticulture are all carried out at this central station. NLARS also operates the Verner Test Sire, situated on land rented by the West Nipissing Soil and Crop Improvement Association. Located 160 km south of New Liskeard in Caldwell Township, Nipissing District, the Verner Test Site has facilitated various projects since 1988.
EARS (Emo Agricultural Research Station) is based on 133 acres of clay loam soil and is located in Chapple Township, Rainy River District. Approximately 30 acres of the station are reserved for plots. Projects on the use of paper mill biosolids and hybrid poplar are underway. The station is operated from the beginning of April until the end of November.
The Food, Nutrition & Wellness Unit has participated in such projects as the Total Diet Study in partnership with Health Canada. Preparing food sample for analysis. The Canadian Coast Guard project concentrated on developing recipes for the Canadian Coast Guard ships. Sensory Evaluation projects involved such commodities as fruits, vegetables, and meats. These were often in partnership with other University of Guelph researchers. Other projects involved condiments from various companies.
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