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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Governments Strengthening Agriculture and Food Sector in Northern Ontario

November 24, 2023

$1.65 million investment supporting research at Lakehead University Agricultural Research Station
 
MP Kurek Visits Lakehead University

July 28, 2023

The Alberta MP visited Lakehead University to learn more about the science supporting agriculture and the environment in Canada
 
Up North with Jonathan Pinto - Jonathan visits Tarlok Singh Sahota at the Lakehead University Agricultural Research Station

June 26, 2023

 
Dr. Tarlok Singh Sahota featured on CBC.ca

June 23, 2023

Tarlok Singh Sahota has been the director of the Lakehead University Agricultural Research Station since 2004 where they're committed to testing new products and practices that may benefit local farmers by improving soil health or crop yields,...
 
The Lakehead University Agricultural Research Station is testing new environmentally friendly products

June 13, 2023

The Lakehead University Agricultural Research Station (LUARS) is testing new products that may benefit local farmers by improving soil health or crop yields while also minimizing environmental impacts.

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Phone:
(807) 475-8404

Email:
research.agri@lakeheadu.ca

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