2025 News
Lakeland welcomes new director of applied research
Dr. François Paradis has taken the helm of Lakeland's applied research department, bringing with him 20 years of experience in the agricultural and livestock sectors. “It's an honour to welcome Dr. Paradis to our award-winning applied research team,” says Dr. Alice Wainwright-Steward, president...
Lakeland to welcome visitors for Livestock Field Day 2022
On Aug. 25, 2022, Lakeland College's applied research team will host the first Livestock Field Day since 2019. Visitors will have the opportunity to attend presentations at the Agriculture Technology Centre (ATC) as well as tour the campus fields and facilities where applied research team projects...
Cenovus Energy presents sold out Feast on the Farm
Lakeland College is pleased to welcome Cenovus Energy as the title sponsor for the sold-out Feast on the Farm. On Thursday, Aug. 18, guests will gather on the grounds at Lakeland's Research Centre at the Vermilion campus for the ultimate in grassroots dining. Funds raised at this annual event...
Continued Growth for the Pan-Canadian Smart Farm Network
Article courtesy of Olds College Pan-Canadian Smart Farm Network members — Olds College, Discovery Farm and Lakeland College — are currently conducting research to compare data collected from weather sensors inside and outside of the crop boundary to produce multiple data sets for analysis....
Apprentice turns hobby into a career and a national medal
Tyler Bendfeld was inspired by his father to become a carpenter and inspired by his Lakeland instructors to take those skills to the provincial and national levels. This spring, he brought home provincial gold at Skills Alberta and national silver at Skills Canada. “It was an honour to compete...