The Society of Old Agriculture Fellows (OAFS) is an informal group (the OAFs) of some retired members of the Faculty of Agriculture (under its various names of: the School of Agriculture; the School of Agriculture and Forestry; the Faculty of Agriculture, Forestry and Horticulture; the Institute of Land and Food Resources; the Faculty of Land and Food Resources; the Melbourne School of Land and Environment, and the Faculty of Veterinary and Agricultural Sciences of the University of Melbourne).  Named for the 1930s ‘Old Agriculture’ building that has represented agricultural science and its diverse fields for many years, OAFS meets on an approximately six-week schedule for whichever OAFs are available. Offering enjoyable fellowship for the OAFs and guests, OAFS aims to further the interests of the current Faculty, the University and the wide field of agriculture and its sciences through animated luncheon discussions, occasional dinners, addressing historical issues of the Faculty, sponsoring awards, proffering advice to decision-makers, and sharing information and activities.

This site is the repository of selected matters of OAFS business, including essays by some past Deans, Minutes of Meetings of the Society of OAFs and links to implemented initiatives, including a Food and Agriculture Award and a book on the Faculty’s history.