Lakeland College is celebrating a new landmark standing at their Vermilion campus after Meridian Manufacturing Ltd. donated a 5,000-bushel grain bin.
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“Meridian’s generous donation is an important step in our student-managed farm revitalization plan,” said Lakeland College president and CEO Alice Wainwright-Stewart.
She says the donation is not just an investment into the bin yard but an essential part of the student experience.
“Ensuring our agricultural sciences students have access to the equipment, facilities and technology they need to make critical decisions on our student-managed farm (SMF) is an essential part of their educational experience,” said Wainwright-Stewart. “With this donation, Meridian is investing in more than just bin yard, they’re investing in the agricultural leaders of tomorrow.”
Crop technology students have been advocating for increased grain storage on the SMF. With the additional storage, students have an opportunity to hone their marketing skills and potentially capitalize on stronger prices.
The new bin is also equipped with an aeration system to cool and dry the grain.
Meridian’s marketing manager Jacob Welde says they are proud to support the next generation of agriculture leaders.
“We are very excited to contribute to a program that provides such valuable, hands-on learning opportunities. At Meridian, we believe real-world experience is essential in shaping confident, capable farmers—and the SMF is a perfect example of this in action,” he said.
Lakeland’s student-manager farm revitalization plan is part of the Farm Master Plan, which was finalized in 2023.
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