Rudy H. Brown Rural Development Centre
About the Centre
Opened in November, 2006, the Rudy H. Brown Rural Development Centre is a 30,000 square foot teaching and athletic facility with a double gymnasium
Double Gymnasium, classrooms
Classrooms, board room
Board Room, professional offices
Offices, kitchen preparation area
Kitchen Area, and large foyer
Foyer.
The centre was a capital project of the Ridgetown Agri-Food Foundation.
Key Funding Partners Included:
- Province of Ontario
- Municipality of Chatham-Kent
- Agribusiness and Community Organizations
- Alumni and Friends
Campaign Highlights
A few photos of the campaign presentation highlights below
- Minister Drombowsky Presentation
- Minister Peters Presentation
- Donors with Named Rooms in facility
- Pioneer Hi-Bred Lecture Theatre
Pioneer Hi-Bred Lecture Theatre - Don J. Pestell '62 Auditorium
Don J. Pestell '62 Auditorium - Hon. W.G. Thompson Stage
Hon. W.G. Thompson Stage - Monsanto Foyer
Monsanto Foyer - Ridgetown Community Classroom
Ridgetown Community Classroom - Syngenta Classroom
Syngenta Classroom - Sun-Brite Classroom
Sun-Brite Classroom - John Deere Boardroom
John Deere Boardroom
- Pioneer Hi-Bred Lecture Theatre
Key Facts About the Project
Key facts about this project are outlined in the Rudy H. Brown Rural Development Centre Fact Sheet. 
Who Was Rudy Brown?
Rudy Brown was a weed scientist and extensionist with a passion for agriculture and for the programs and services at Ridgetown. To learn more about this honoured individual - click here.
Project Milestones
The following dates and events outline the key milestones of this capital project.
| November 7, 2006 | Grand Opening Grand Opening |
| November 6, 2006 | Donor Wall Unveiling Donor Wall Unveiling |
| October 2005 - October 2006 | Building Construction |
| October 17, 2005 | Groundbreaking Groundbreaking |
| May 14, 2005 | Sign Unveiling Sign Unveiling |
Who was Rudy H. Brown?
