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Canadian growers selected to participate in the 2024 Nutrien Ag Solutions Hometown Yield Challenge
Posted July 24th, 2024
We are excited to announce the growers that will be participating in the 2024 Nutrien Ag Solutions Hometown Yield Challenge. Read more to find out whether your community is represented on the list!
Applications are in and we have the list of growers who will be participating in this year’s Nutrien Ag Solutions Hometown Yield Challenge. The growers on the list below will be competing for the chance to be part of the top five highest yielding operations to receive prize money to donate to their organization of choice. The organizations participants hope to donate to are included on the list below.
As a reminder, the participating growers are planting at least 80 acres of a Proven Seed hybrid of their choice, with phosphorus treated with Atlas XC. Throughout the season, field boundaries will be mapped in Echelon, and Loveland Product applications, such as Awaken or Radiate, will be applied. For more information about the Hometown Yield Challenge, check out the announcement article from earlier this year.
When the challenge ends in November and harvest totals have been submitted, the two top yielding growers will each be awarded $20,000 to go to a local organization of their choice, and the three second place winners will each be awarded $5,000 to go to a local organization of their choice.
Congratulations to everyone who has been selected for this year’s Hometown Yield Challenge! We look forward to following along throughout each of your growing seasons as you work to support the local organization of your choice.
Without further ado, we are excited to announce the growers and Nutrien Ag Solutions Retail locations participating in the Hometown Yield Challenge:
North Saskatoon Division
- Participating Grower: Aaron Williams
- Chosen Organization: Make A Wish SK
- Nutrien Ag Solutions Branch Location: Outlook, SK
- Participating Farm: Hofmann Brothers Investments
- Chosen Organization: Muenster Community Club
- Nutrien Ag Solutions Branch Location: Humboldt, SK
- Participating Grower: Don Eliason
- Chosen Organization: Outlook Amateur Sport
- Nutrien Ag Solutions Branch Location: Outlook, SK
- Participating Grower: Keith Pavo
- Chosen Organization: Outlook Amateur Sport
- Nutrien Ag Solutions Branch Location: Outlook, SK
- Participating Grower: Ron Kaltenborn
- Chosen Organization: Paradise Hill Rec Board
- Nutrien Ag Solutions Branch Location: Paradise Hill, SK
- Participating Grower: Lyle Olexsyn
- Chosen Organization: Prince Albert SPCA
- Nutrien Ag Solutions Branch Location: Wakaw, SK
- Participating Grower: Darren Hopkins
- Chosen Organization: Saskatoon Youth Orchestra
- Nutrien Ag Solutions Branch Location: Outlook, SK
- Participating Grower: Trevis Sturby
- Chosen Local Project: TL DPC Heliport Project
- Nutrien Ag Solutions Branch Location: Choiceland, SK
- Participating Growers: Jim, Kevin, and Dean Appelt of Appelt Farms
- Chosen Organization: Wakaw Rec Board
- Nutrien Ag Solutions Branch Location: Wakaw, SK
- Participating Farm: New Field Farm LTD
- Chosen Organization: Waldheim Recreation Center, Inc.
- Nutrien Ag Solutions Branch Location: Waldheim, SK
- Participating Grower: Richard Gutting
- Chosen Organization: Wilkie Swimming Pool Fundraiser
- Nutrien Ag Solutions Branch Location: Wilkie, SK
- Participating Growers: Brian, Aaron, and Brennan Rowan
- Chosen Organization: Young Parks & Rec
- Nutrien Ag Solutions Branch Location: Watrous, SK
- Participating Grower: Roger Zeller
- Chosen Organization: St. Walburg and District Wildlife Federation
- Nutrien Ag Solutions Branch Location: Paradise Hill, SK
South Saskatoon Division
- Participating Grower: Dave Fahlman
- Chosen Organization: Community Enhancement Committee
- Nutrien Ag Solutions Branch Location: Fillmore, SK
- Participating Grower: Kevin Hruska
- Chosen Organization: Easter Seals Snowarama
- Nutrien Ag Solutions Branch Location: Waldron, SK
- Participating Grower: Curt Blacklock
- Chosen Organization: Lucky Lake Community Center
- Nutrien Ag Solutions Branch Location: Lucky Lake, SK
- Participating Grower: Stuart Sowa
- Chosen Organization: North Shore Revitalization
- Nutrien Ag Solutions Branch Location: Wadena, SK
- Participating Grower: Darryl Ferguson
- Chosen Organization: Radville Laurier Regional Park Fund
- Nutrien Ag Solutions Branch Location: Radville, SK
- Participating Grower: Paul Hofer
- Chosen Organization: SARR Regina
- Nutrien Ag Solutions Branch Location: Balgonie, SK
- Participating Grower: Jason Junk
- Chosen Local Project: St. Patrick's Day Shamrock Splash
- Nutrien Ag Solutions Branch Location: Carnduff, SK
- Participating Grower: James R. Craigie
- Chosen Organization: STARS Air Ambulance
- Nutrien Ag Solutions Branch Location: Balgonie, SK
- Participating Grower: Shawn Berezuik
- Chosen Organization: Wadena Framers and Friends
- Nutrien Ag Solutions Branch Location: Wadena, SK
Northern Alberta Division
- Participating Growers: Ray and John Snethun
- Chosen Organization: Lougheed Field House
- Nutrien Ag Solutions Branch Location: Lougheed, AB
- Participating Grower: Daniel Brousseau
- Chosen Local Project: AG Ross Arena New Ice Plant
- Nutrien Ag Solutions Branch Location: St. Paul, AB
- Participating Grower: Darrell Tatarin
- Chosen Organization: Alberta Cancer Foundation
- Nutrien Ag Solutions Branch Location: Mundare, AB
- Participating Grower: Craig Babb
- Chosen Organization: Bonnyville District 4-H
- Nutrien Ag Solutions Branch Location: Bonnyville, AB
- Participating Grower: Lawrence Geleta
- Chosen Organization: Canadian Diabetes Association
- Nutrien Ag Solutions Branch Location: Boyle, AB
- Participating Grower: Kevin Klaczek
- Chosen Organization: Haying in the 30’s Cancer Support Society
- Nutrien Ag Solutions Branch Location: Fort Saskatchewan, AB
- Participating Grower: Tom Devaleriola
- Chosen Organization: Delia & District Ag Society
- Nutrien Ag Solutions Branch Location: Outlook, SK
- Participating Growers: Albert and Ken Wagner
- Chosen Organization: Keephills Community League
- Nutrien Ag Solutions Branch Location: Stony Plain, AB
- Participating Grower: Chris Mclean
- Chosen Organization: Kitscoty Community Meals
- Nutrien Ag Solutions Branch Location: Vermilion, AB
- Participating Grower: Ian Korpan
- Chosen Organization: Lavoy Action Society
- Nutrien Ag Solutions Branch Location: Lavoy, AB
- Participating Farm: Morrow Farms Ltd.
- Chosen Organization: Mellowdale Hall
- Nutrien Ag Solutions Branch Location: Barrhead, AB
- Participating Grower: Darren Klein
- Chosen Local Project: Mosside Hall Roof
- Nutrien Ag Solutions Branch Location: Barrhead, AB
- Participating Grower: James Fischbuck
- Chosen Organization: RF Staples Secondary School
- Nutrien Ag Solutions Branch Location: Westlock, AB
- Participating Grower: Brad Ross
- Chosen Organization: Spirit River Ag Society and Spirit River Sr. Men’s Hockey Club
- Nutrien Ag Solutions Branch Location: Rycroft, AB
- Participating Grower: Vern Slonowski
- Chosen Organization: St. Paul Search and Rescue
- Nutrien Ag Solutions Branch Location: St. Paul, AB
- Participating Grower: Brian Miller
- Chosen Organization: STARS Air Ambulance
- Nutrien Ag Solutions Branch Location: Barrhead, AB
- Participating Grower: Thomis Ponich
- Chosen Organization: Smoky Lake Ag Society
- Nutrien Ag Solutions Branch Location: Smoky Lake, AB
- Participating Grower: Trevor Farkash
- Chosen Organization: Vermilion & District Housing Foundation
- Nutrien Ag Solutions Branch Location: Vermilion, AB
- Participating Grower: Braeden Zilinski
- Chosen Organization: Grasslands AG Society
- Nutrien Ag Solutions Branch Location: Boyle, AB
Southern Alberta Division
- Participating Grower: Dean Loran
- Chosen Organization: Badgers Baseball Academy/PRSD
- Nutrien Ag Solutions Branch Location: Medicine Hat, AB
- Participating Grower: Ron Gomke
- Chosen Organization: Hilda Community Association
- Nutrien Ag Solutions Branch Location: Medicine Hat, AB
- Participating Grower: Lawrence Vogel
- Chosen Organization: Palliser Schools Lunch Program
- Nutrien Ag Solutions Branch Location: Iron Springs, AB
- Participating Grower: Robert Metz
- Chosen Organization: Richmound Firefighters
- Nutrien Ag Solutions Branch Location: Medicine Hat, AB
- Participating Grower: Darren Ingram
- Chosen Organization: Rimbey Ag Society
- Nutrien Ag Solutions Branch Location: Rimbey, AB
- Participating Grower: Dean Olson
- Chosen Organization: Rimbey Food Bank
- Nutrien Ag Solutions Branch Location: Rimbey, AB
- Participating Grower: Dale Pilsworth
- Chosen Organization: STARS Air Ambulance
- Nutrien Ag Solutions Branch Location: Coronation, AB
- Participating Grower: Peter Cissell
- Chosen Organization: The Veterans Food Bank of Calgary
- Nutrien Ag Solutions Branch Location: Crossfield, AB
- Participating Growers: Larry Woolliams
- Chosen Organization: Airdrie Health Foundation
- Nutrien Ag Solutions Branch Location: Rocky View, AB
Manitoba Division
- Participating Grower: Brent Gillis
- Chosen Organization: Baldur School
- Nutrien Ag Solutions Branch Location: Holland, MB
- Participating Colony: Pembina Hutterite Colony
- Chosen Organization: Darlingford Fire Department
- Nutrien Ag Solutions Branch Location: Darlingford, MB
- Participating Grower: Garry Nykyforak
- Chosen Organization: Roblin Playground Revitalization Project
- Nutrien Ag Solutions Branch Location: Roblin, MB
- Participating Grower: Andy Barclay
- Chosen Organization: Souris Glenwood Foundation Fund
- Nutrien Ag Solutions Branch Location: Souris, MB
- Participating Grower: Chris Page
- Chosen Organization: Souris Glenwood Foundation Fund
- Nutrien Ag Solutions Branch Location: Souris, MB
- Participating Grower: Josh Sabourin
- Chosen Organization: St. Jean Arena
- Nutrien Ag Solutions Branch Location: St. Jean Baptiste, MB
- Participating Growers: Jennifer and Vince Staerk
- Chosen Organization: Whitemouth Recreation Association
- Nutrien Ag Solutions Branch Location: Beausejour, MB
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