Lakeland College and Western Crop Innovations enter into MOU

Western Crop Innovations is pleased to announce that we have entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Board of Governors at Lakeland College! With a shared interest in crop science, feed quality, enhanced student experiences, and more, we are excited to discuss and explore various potential areas of collaboration. This MOU serves as a formal statement of intent for both WCI and Lakeland College to work together on initiatives that advance agricultural research in Western Canada. Both parties are committed to pursuing projects that align with our shared objectives and available resources.

“We have always enjoyed a good collaborative working relationship with the Lakeland College crop and livestock research team. This agreement signals an intent on both our parts to enhance our partnership as WCI pivots to an increased focus on feed and forage varietal development to the benefit of beef and dairy producers across the Prairies,” commented Mark Olson WCI’s Interim Executive Director.

“With our shared interest in enhancing the sustainability and resilience of crop production, we see mutual value and benefits in collaborating our long-standing partnership with Western Crop Innovations. This memorandum of understanding serves to formalize this that partnership. It represents our commitment to strengthening it as we work together to on applied research opportunities in crop and livestock production that considers our geographical context to enhance overall efficiencies, in sustainability, and productivity of the Ag sector in Alberta,” said Dr. Francois Paradis, dean of applied research at Lakeland College.