Judy Sweet is continuing her longstanding support of Lakeland College agricultural sciences students by investing in the Student-Managed Farm (SMF) Lab Revitalization project.
Sweet’s gift will support upgrades to the calving barn on the Vermilion campus farm, enhancing agricultural teaching, applied research, animal care and industry collaboration. The improvements will also strengthen facility functionality, sustainability and long-term operational capacity.
“Judy Sweet’s generosity is an investment in the future of agriculture and in the students who will lead it,” says Dr. Alice Wainwright-Stewart, president and CEO of Lakeland College. “Her continued support of Lakeland’s Student-Managed Farm helps us provide the modern facilities and hands-on learning experiences our students need to put their education into action. This gift will strengthen animal care, help advance applied research and prepare graduates to make a meaningful impact in this essential industry. We are deeply grateful for Judy’s commitment to our students.”
The SMF is the cornerstone of Lakeland’s approach to student-managed learning in agricultural sciences. This award-winning concept reflects more than 30 years of active learning and requires infrastructure and technological updates, along with sustainable management systems, to support its future.
The calving barn upgrades will contribute to a more effective learning and research environment, supporting students as they develop the skills and insights needed in industry.
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