AFL News

  • The Ontario Agri-Food Innovation Alliance expert: Dr. Shu Chen

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    Keeping disease-causing microbes out of Ontario’s food supply. Dr. Shu Chen, Senior Research Scientist and Manager, Agriculture and Food Laboratory, University of Guelph https://www.uoguelph.ca/alliance/expert/shu-chen

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  • Family Day – Monday, February 20, 2025

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    On Monday, February 20, 2025, AFL will be closed for Family Day. Should you have any questions, please contact us by email: aflinfo@uoguelph.ca, and we will respond to you as soon as possible. The AFL extends warmest wishes for a relaxing and safe Family Day to you and your families. 

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  • 2024 Holiday Hours for AFL

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    Sample Reception Hours: Monday, Dec 23 – 8 am to 4 pm Tuesday Dec 24 – 8 am to 4 pm Wednesday, Dec 25 – closed Thursday, Dec 26 – closed Friday, Dec 27 – 8 am to 4 pm Saturday, Dec 28 – closed Monday, Dec 30 – 8 am to 4 pm Tuesday, Dec 31 – 8 am to 4 pm Wednesday, Jan 1 –…

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  • Victoria Day – Monday May 20, 2024

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    On Monday, May 20, 2024, AFL will be closed for Victoria Day.  Should you have any questions, please contact us by email: aflinfo@uoguelph.ca, and we will respond to you as soon as possible. The AFL extends warmest wishes for a relaxing and safe Victoria Day weekend to you and your families. 

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  • Good Friday – March 29, 2024

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    On Friday, March 29, 2024, AFL will be closed for Good Friday. Should you have any questions, please contact us by email: aflinfo@uoguelph.ca, and we will respond to you as soon as possible.

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  • Thanksgiving Day – Monday, October 9, 2023

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    On Monday, October 9, 2023, AFL will be closed for Thanksgiving Day.  Should you have any questions, please contact us by email: aflinfo@uoguelph.ca, and we will respond to you as soon as possible. The AFL extends warmest wishes for a relaxing and safe Thanksgiving Day weekend to you and your families. 

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  • National Day for Truth and Reconciliation – Courier Shipping Schedule

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    Purolator – Closed on Friday, Sept. 29, Normal operations on Monday, October 2 FedEx – Normal operations on Friday, Sept. 29, Ground only on Monday, October 2 UPS – Normal operations on Friday, Sept. 29, Closed Monday, October 2 Normal operations at AFL.

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  • Labour Day – Monday, September 4, 2023

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    On Monday, September 4, 2023, AFL will be closed for Labour Day.  Should you have any questions, please contact us by email: aflinfo@uoguelph.ca, and we will respond to you as soon as possible. The AFL extends warmest wishes for a relaxing and safe Labour Day weekend to you and your families. 

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  • Civic Holiday – Monday, August 7, 2023

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    On Monday, August 7, 2023, AFL will be closed to allow our staff to observe the Civic Holiday. Should you have any questions, please contact us by email: aflinfo@uoguelph.ca, and we will respond to you as soon as possible. The AFL extends warmest wishes for a relaxing and safe Civic Holiday weekend to you and your families. 

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  • Canada Day Holiday Hours

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    The Agriculture and Food Laboratory of the University of Guelph will be CLOSED on Friday, June 30th to celebrate Canada Day with the exception of our Sample Reception. Our Sample Reception is OPEN on Friday, June 30 from 8 am to 4 pm to receive samples. Any samples (including rush) that are submitted will not be started until Monday, July…

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