Manitoba Beef and Forage Initiatives officially opened their new Learning Centre at the MBFI Brookdale Farm north of Brandon.
The new facility includes a 2,200-square-foot classroom, internet access and audiovisual equipment for distance learning, and a food preparation area. Office and interpretive gallery spaces are being added later on.
The centre is intended to be a hub for producers, students and the general public to gather, learn and network
“We now have the ability to provide a comfortable learning environment in the MBFI Learning Centre that can be paired with hands-on learning from MBFI researchers in our fields to represent a valuable experiential experience for visitors to MBFI.” Ramona Blyth, who is the MBFI president, said.
Manitoba Agriculture Minister Ralph Eichler spoke at the event this morning. He said the work being done at MBFI is an invaluable resource for Manitoba producers and the whole agricultural sector. “MBFI is a prime example of what can be achieved through a partnership between beef and forage producers, conservation organizations, industry stakeholders and governments.”
The 500 thousand dollar project was built with a combination of federal and provincial government funding through the Growing Forward 2 program and private-sector contributions.
