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The Ontario Crops Research Center – Elora is one of several research centers near Elora that are operated and managed by the University of Guelph through the Ontario Agri-Food Innovation Alliance. It is one of the largest agricultural research farms in Canada, covering 2,310 acres. In addition to the soils research conducted at the site, there are also active research programs supporting crop, beef, and dairy production.