Olds College is a public Alberta college founded in 1913 that prepares learners for careers in agriculture and related industries.
Olds College is a public college located at 4500 50th Street in Olds, Alberta, Canada. It was founded in 1913 and has been preparing learners for careers in agriculture and related industries for more than a century. Its mission is to create the next generation of agriculture leaders by developing talent, advancing knowledge and championing stewardship and sustainability. The college's social purpose is advancing agriculture for a better world.
Olds College opened on November 21, 1913 as the Olds School of Agriculture and Home Economics, with W.J. Elliot as principal. It was later renamed Olds College when the Alberta Department of Advanced Education took it over from Alberta Agriculture. The college was renamed and rebranded as Olds College of Agriculture & Technology in the 2022-2023 period.
Olds College offers industry-driven programming across agriculture, agriculture technology, horticulture, land and environmental stewardship, animal health, equine, food production, business and trades. The School of Life Sciences is home to the National Meat Training Centre and the Olds College Botanic Gardens. Admission routes include applications through ApplyAlberta for domestic applicants, conditional admission, international applicant admission, and recognition of prior learning for transfer credit.
The Olds College Smart Farm covers more than 3,300 acres and serves as a hands-on learning environment for agtech research and development. A donation of 800 acres of farmland near Craik, Saskatchewan formed the Olds College Saskatchewan Smart Farm, growing the Smart Farm to 3,600 acres. Facilities include the Botanic Gardens and Wetlands, Werklund Agriculture and Technology Centre, Animal Health Education Centre, Learning Resource Centre, Land Sciences Centre, and Centennial Village.
Olds College reports 84 projects in industry-driven applied research during 2024/25. The college has been ranked as one of Canada's Top 10 Research Colleges.