UFA named Olds College 2019 Partner of the Year

Apr 4, 2019 | 9:44 AM

OLDS- The United Farmers of Alberta Co-operative (UFA) has been selected as the Olds College 2019 Partner of the Year.

UFA recently partnered with Olds College in support of the College’s focus on agriculture innovation and technology with a donation of $500,000.

The five-year financial commitment has enabled Olds College to create the UFA Innovation Lab, located on campus inside the newly constructed Smart Ag Innovation Centre, along with funding the Olds College Smart Farm.

In addition, UFA has also partnered with the College to host UFA Innovation Day, a Dragon’s Den style competition for students to pitch their ag innovation ideas.

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The top ideas will receive mentorship and financial support.

“UFA’s ongoing financial commitment is a reflection of a mutually beneficial partnership between two long standing agricultural organizations,” said Stuart Cullum, President, Olds College. “On behalf of the College, I would like to thank UFA for their continued commitment towards investing in the future of agricultural innovation and technology, investing in our students and investing in Olds College.”

The Olds College Partner of the Year is one of the most prestigious awards bestowed by the college.

The presentation of the Partner of the Year award will take place on April 12 at the College’s annual fundraiser, Homestead Feast.

For more information on Homestead Feast or to purchase tickets visit: oldscollege.ca/homesteadfeast.

(Olds College)

by Gary McKinnon

UFA named Olds College 2019 Partner of the Year

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