Alumni Magazine

Agriculture education needed to spark interest in ag careers, restore public trust

Social media has a major influence on perceptions about the agricultural sector, prompting those ‘in the know’ to do more to educate the public. “It’s a monumental undertaking of growing importance,”...

Assiniboine unveils new 700 sq. ft Badger Creek Plumbing & Heating Mezzanine

Assiniboine Community College proudly unveiled the new Badger Creek Plumbing & Heating Mezzanine within the Len Evans Centre for Trades and Technology at the North Hill Campus yesterday. Combined...

Leading the way in a complex field

From a young age, Jeff Vassart knew he wanted to be part of a team. Whether he was working alongside his grandfather and father on a family farm near Pilot Mound or taking part in practice during his...

Ongoing education, attitude keys to success in ag careers

After graduation from Assiniboine’s Agribusiness program in the spring of 2018, Kaitlyn Davey was among the 91 per cent to find a job within months. The 20-year-old secured a sales agronomist position...

Lifelong learning, hard work key to success for Shearer brothers

With agriculture becoming an increasingly specialized field, farmers are opting against being jacks of all trades and masters of none and investing their time into continued learning. Wawanesa-based...

Kozak grows the family business

For Assiniboine Community College graduate Matt Kozak, the farming bug bit him at a young age, remaining a constant throughout his life. Kozak grew up with parents Stan and Margie on an acreage west...