Agricultural Research Institute of Ontario explained

Agency Name:Agricultural Research Institute of Ontario
Jurisdiction:Government of Ontario
Headquarters:1 Stone Road West, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
Coordinates:43.5252°N -80.2287°W
Employees:15
Minister1 Name:Lisa Thompson
Minister1 Pfo:Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
Chief1 Name:Karen Chan
Chief1 Position:Director of Research
Agency Type:Crown corporation
Parent Department:Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs

The Agricultural Research Institute of Ontario is a provincial Crown corporation, established in 1962 by the ARIO Act, to "advocate areas of research for the betterment of agriculture, veterinary medicine and consumer studies" and "increase the production efficiency and marketing of agricultural products by stimulating interest in research".[1]

It is located adjacent to the University of Guelph campus.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Agricultural Research Institute of Ontario (ARIO).