BASF Agricultural Solutions Canada has announced the 12 organizations that will each receive a portion of the $160,000 Growing Home with BASF prize fund.
The company established the Growing Home with BASF initiative in 2023 to give back to rural communities. Every year, growers nominate the organizations that they believe are most deserving in their community. Public voting then determines the first, second and third-place winners for Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Ontario.
“The enthusiasm and participation we have seen in recent years demonstrates how truly important organizations like these are to their communities,” says Leta LaRush, vice president of BASF Agricultural Solutions Canada. “This year, we expanded our prize fund from $100,000 to $160,000 to recognize each of the finalists, not just the winning organizations, as they are all strong pillars within their communities. It’s about celebrating these organizations and contributing to their continued impact in strengthening the communities they serve.”
First place finishers receive a $25,000 donation; second place will receive $10,000; and third place takes home $5,000. The 12 winning organizations include:
Alberta
- Hussar Agricultural Society: $25,000
- Buffalo Coulee Community Hall: $10,000
- Eaglesham and District Agricultural Society: $5,000
Saskatchewan
- PlayFair Daycare: $25,000
- Little Seedlings Daycare: $10,000
- Farm It Forward: $5,000
Manitoba
- The Boissevain School Parent Advisory Council Playground Committee: $25,000
- Louise Aquatic Centre: $10,000
- HERO’s Alliance: $5,000
Ontario
- Palmerston and District Hospital Foundation: $25,000
- Kiwanis Club of Petrolia and Area: $10,000
- Gateway Centre of Excellence in Rural Health: $5,000
“We are committed to supporting our customers with more than just the right products and tools—we are partners in the bigger picture,” says LaRush. “We are proud to support local organizations and community initiatives that create long-term growth and success in agricultural communities across Canada.”
