Alumni Magazine
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...
Producers yield connections through social media
Social media is gaining prominence among farmers, offering a medium for connecting with fellow producers that J&L Seeds owner Jamie Hodson said is “slowly coming to fruition.” Operating out of a...
Learners become teachers in Sandy Bay First Nation
Inside of three years, more than 100 individuals have graduated from Assiniboine C ommunity College’s Pork Processing program in Sandy Bay Ojibway First Nation. The unique partnership between Sandy...