OLDS — The Olds College of Agriculture & Technology is receiving $1.5 million from the federal government to support applied agriculture research.
The funding Olds College is getting is made possible through the College and Community Innovation Program.
Just over $29 million is being provided to support 58 research projects and programs at various post-secondary institutions across Canada.
David Fullerton, the director of applied research at Olds College’s Centre for Innovation, said the money is coming via the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) to support the college’s agricultural research in the coming years.
“Funding like this is necessary to assist with the development and testing of smart agriculture technology,” Fullerton said in a news release.
“We are pleased that NSERC is providing funds to hire our college students for research projects and give them an enriching research experience.
“Here at Olds College, we are committed to growing Canada’s ag industry in a profitable and sustainable manner.”
Marie-Claude Bibeau, the minister of national revenue, is also quoted in the release in regard to the grant.
“Better support for the next generation of researchers and more modern science and research infrastructure is key to supporting the secure and thriving economy of tomorrow,” she is quote as saying.
“By supporting researchers at all levels and promoting diversity, we are reinforcing Canada’s leadership in tackling challenges and improving quality of life for all.”
This past April, Olds College was the gold recipient of the 2024 Applied Research and Innovation Excellence Award from Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) Last year, it was ranked fourth in Canada's top 50 research colleges according to according to Research Infosource Inc.
