Lakeland College has announced that it is developing a new Vegetation Management Accreditation program for goat and sheep producers, which is expected to launch in 2025. The program will serve as a resource for producers who are interested in improving land stewardship and better understanding grazing animal management. It will include modules on topics such as grazing, stockmanship and animal welfare, and building business plans. The program was created through a partnership between Lakeland, the Alberta Lamb Producers, and the Alberta Goat Association; the curriculum was developed by students from Olds College, the University of Saskatchewan, and Thompson Rivers University, and was tested by a Lakeland alumna and current University of Alberta student.
