From planting the seeds in the farmers of tomorrow to harvesting the wealth of knowledge from agricultural leaders in our MEI community, there is much potential in this initiative. Your donation to our Agriculture Program helps provide the tools, equipment, and hands-on learning experiences that connect students to the land, science, and stewardship. Together, we can grow confident young leaders who will nourish our communities for years to come. Donations of $25 or more will receive a charitable donation receipt.
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MEI is excited about its new Agricultural initiative at all three schools. Thanks to a generous grant from the Abbotsford Community Foundation, MEI has received funds for initial start-up costs to bring land in the Agricultural Land Reserve back into production.
The Mennonite community has a long history of farming, and it is Abbotsford’s main industry, so it seemed only natural to utilize the 19 acres on the south side of Downes Road that sits in the ALR. We are excited by the opportunities to:
- Educate our students in sustainable agriculture practices,
- Connect with our alumni who are now agriculture leaders here in Abbotsford, and
- Grow produce for the good of the community.
With the help of the agriculture industry and our MEI community, we now have greenhouse operations as well as field crops. Students from all three schools are involved in growing a variety of herbs, flowers, and vegetables. And although some of the produce go to our foods programs, the remainder of the produce goes to worthy causes and charities here in Abbotsford.
There is much potential in this initiative, from planting the seeds in the farmers of tomorrow, to harvesting the wealth of knowledge from agricultural leaders in our MEI community.
