Farmers across Western Canada now have an opportunity to partner with CANTERRA SEEDS to plant a crop in support of a cause near and dear to their hearts.
Through their Rooted in the Prairies Project, the company is accepting project nominations on their website for seed to be planted in the 2023 crop year, with the proceeds to be donated to the charitable or non-profit organization nominated.
The Minnedosa Grain Growing Project, which donates the proceeds of its fields to the Canadian Foodgrain Banks, was the recipient of 12 bags of CS4000 LL canola seed last year which resulted in a $42,000 contribution to the charity.
“Many volunteers take time to put the crop in and help take it off. It is such a good feeling to know that with many hands working together, help can be provided to those who are less fortunate,” says Barry McNabb, who nominated the project last year.
“Every donation means one less expense to grow the field and additional funds that can go to the Foodgrains Bank,” he says.
The deadline to nominate projects at canterra.com/rooted-project for seeding this year is March 31. Nominators may also put an organization forward for a monetary donation directly from CANTERRA SEEDS until September 30.
Launched in 2021, Rooted in the Prairies Project has invested over $250,000 in local communities across Western Canada.
“This project is about teamwork and supporting the communities we live in,” says David Hansen, President & CEO of CANTERRA SEEDS. “Every year we look forward to the opportunity to plant a seed – our investment – in the spring to help these projects and seeing that seed turn into something far more valuable.”