Although Assiniboine's Prairie Innovation Centre for Sustainable Agriculture has received many donations, Westman agricultural staple, Mazergroup, has provided the school with its biggest financial boost so far this year.
The New Holland equipment dealer is donating $500,000 for the new facility.
The Prairie Innovation Centre will enable more unique work-integrated learning opportunities, applied research projects and industry innovation. The Centre is Assiniboine's vision for the future of agriculture in Manitoba and will address industry and economic needs in this important sector.
Throughout 2021, the Prairie Innovation Centre has received financial contributions from various groups and organizations, with donations ranging from $50,000 to $100,000.
The Prairie Innovation Centre, which aims to expand seats in agriculture-related programming from 300 to more than 800, will be located at Assiniboine's North Hill campus in Brandon.
