Lakeland College is preparing to welcome guests for the ultimate in grassroots dining - Feast on the Farm 2023, presented by Cenovus Energy.
“Feast on the Farm is one of our premier fundraising events at Lakeland,” says Dr.
Alice Wainwright-Stewart, president and CEO of Lakeland College. “It's a fantastic
evening that allows us to celebrate what we do best here, providing our students with
the hands-on, experiential learning opportunities that are an essential part of a
Lakeland education. And we get to do it while enjoying one of our beautiful campuses.
It's an honour to welcome our longstanding supporter Cenovus Energy on board as presenting
sponsor for this event once again. I can't wait to see everyone under the tent.”
On Aug. 17, 2023, guests will gather at the campus farm in Vermilion for an evening of food, fellowship, live entertainment featuring Garrett Gregory, and a silent auction with proceeds going directly towards creating experiences where students can learn, lead, and manage.
“Developing future-ready youth and building resilient communities are key focus areas for Cenovus,” says Patricia Hill, Director, Cenovus Lloydminster Refinery. “We also recognize the importance of hands-on learning opportunities like those we provide through our co-op and new grad programs. Feast on the Farm helps bring Lakeland's programming to life by funding experiential learning opportunities for students.”
A long-time supporter of Lakeland, Cenovus has supported the college in many ways throughout the years. This includes supporting the student awards program and being a major contributor to the college's Energy Centre, which includes the Cenovus Energy Lab at the Lloydminster campus.
Last year's Feast on the Farm, presented by Cenovus Energy, sold out well before the event, with guests coming together to raise $70,000.
In the past, funds have been used to support student-led projects such as installing wall-mounted info stations in the automotive lab, purchasing scientific equipment for hands-on physics and math projects, constructing a natural playscape, redesigning the interior design cutting room, and designing and replacing farm outbuildings.
Tickets for this year's Feast on the Farm, presented by Cenovus Energy, will go on sale March 8, 2023.
Photo: A group of student group together in front of the 2022 Feast on the Farm welcome sign.