What We Do


LUARS is committed to the establishment, operation, promotion, and transfer of agricultural research for the further development and diversification of the agricultural industry through small plot research and extension.

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The Agricultural Research Station is a not-for-profit organization that has a membership of local agricultural operations and interested community members.

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Annual Results


Every year members of the Thunder Bay Agricultural Research Association (TBARA) receive a complete copy of findings from the station. To receive a full report, please contact the station to become a member of the TBARA. Summaries of recent findings can be downloaded below.

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About Us


Lakehead University Agricultural Research Station (LUARS), located in the city of Thunder Bay in Northwestern Ontario, Canada, was founded by the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) in 1991.

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News

 
Tarlok Sahota interviewed by the NWO Innovation Centre

November 26, 2025

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Innovation ‘driving force’ of success

November 24, 2025

Tarlok Sahota was awarded the Innovation Hero of the Year award for leading his research program dedicated to advancing crop performance, soil health and agricultural sustainability.
 
Lakehead Innovation Cuts Fertilizer Waste, Boosts Farm Profits, and Supports Climate Goals

October 14, 2025

 
From John Deere Tractors to High-Tech Drones

August 20, 2025

Lakehead Researchers Help Northern Farmers Adapt to a Changing Climate
 
Lakehead University Agricultural Research Station has been featured in the news of several outlets!

August 1, 2025

Lakehead University Agricultural Research Station has been featured in the news of several outlets, check out all the articles.

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Phone:
(807) 475-8404

Email:
research.agri@lakeheadu.ca

Address:
955 Oliver Road,
Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada,
P7B 5E1