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George Morris Centre dissolving, will we miss this agri-food resource?

(JUNE 19, 2014, GUELPH, ON)  The Board of Directors of the GMC announced today their intent to dissolve the organization later this year and transfer the net assets as a gift to the Ontario Agricultural College (OAC) of the University of Guelph, in accordance with the wishes of the late George Morris.  The Centre has been an integral part of the agri-food landscape and has made a significant contribution to research and policy discussion over the past 15 years.

In returning to the University of Guelph, the vision of the Centre is going home, as it was domiciled with OAC for its first 10 years.  In making the announcement, Board Chair Bob Funk said "We are proud of the reputation and the provocative discussion that has been created over the years by a succession of dedicated GMC team members.  George's vision can best be described in his own words: "free thought, free speech and non-compromised analysis to serve the Canadian agri-food sector thus enabling those involved to more effectively compete in the global marketplace".

In the interim period, a transition team is in place to ensure the continued integrity of all obligations of the George Morris Centre.

For more information, please contact:
John F.T. Scott
Managing Director
George Morris Centre
647-403-9099

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Permalink Reply by Keith Rabidoux on June 24, 2014 at 2:06am

I have had occassion over the years to utilize the various publictions issued by the George Morris Centre.  They were an excellemt resource centre and will be missed. 

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