Assiniboine College greenhouse gets boost

Assiniboine College in Brandon is set to enhance its greenhouse facilities thanks to a $700,000 donation from the RBC Foundation.The funds will advance the Greenhouse in a Box research project, according to an Oct. 16 release. The project prototype is a self-contained, portable structure designed to facilitate fruit and vegetable production in diverse locations and climates, effectively extending the growing season for crops.Why it matters: Funds are linked to the college’s incoming ag hub