News and Stories

Alumni on the front line: Val Hoveland
"No matter what precautions you take, especially in a hospital setting where people are sick with it, they could catch it. That's an immense amount of bravery and dedication to your calling." Meet Val Hoveland, a Lakeland College alumna, who is sharing her experience during COVID-19. Program:...

Alumni on the front line: Kayley Swan
"Although we may continue to face challenges daily as we work together to beat Covid-19, I know we will come to work with our brave faces on behind the masks." Meet Kayley Swan, a Lakeland College alumna, who is sharing her experience during COVID-19. Program: Class of 2012, practical nurseJob:...

Alumni on the front line: Jake Vermeer
"There have been side effects in all forms, but we've done our best to make sure our team feels supported through this stressful time." Meet Jake Vermeer, a Lakeland College alumnus, who is sharing his experience during COVID-19. Program: Class of 2015, animal science technologyJob: Owner and...

Alumni on the front line: Makayla Moen
Meet Makayla Moen, a Lakeland College alumna, who is sharing her experience during COVID-19. Program: Class of 2018, agribusinessJob: Account manager for agriculture and commercial lending at Vermilion Credit Union Q: How did COVID-19 change the way you do your job? A: A large part of my job...

Tillage demo an opportunity for collaboration and creativity
A key component of the work agricultural sciences students undertake on the Student-Managed Farm - Powered by New Holland (SMF) is meeting challenges head-on and finding creative solutions for them. For this year's Student Managed Farm SMF crop unit, left over straw from the pea crop presented...