Dr. John Cranfield, a respected and long-standing member of the University of Guelph’s faculty, has been named the new dean of the Ontario Agricultural College (OAC).
Cranfield, who has led the college as interim and acting dean since July, 2023, began the five-year appointment March 1, 2025.
A longstanding member of the OAC community, Cranfield is well-suited to expand on the college’s role as a global leader in scientific research and applied learning, focused on agriculture, food, the environment and more.
As dean, Cranfield’s focus will be to elevate OAC’s local strength, national leadership, and global impact in food, agriculture, communities and the environment.
Congratulations, John!
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