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BASF to distribute $160,000 between 12 organizations that serve as the backbone of rural communities across Canada
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CALGARY, ALBERTA, April 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BASF Agricultural Solutions Canada (BASF) is proud to announce the 12 organizations that will each receive a portion of the $160,000 Growing Home with BASF prize fund. Following a competitive public voting period, the first-, second-, and third-place winners have been determined for Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Ontario.
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“The enthusiasm and participation we have seen in recent years demonstrates how truly important organizations like these are to their communities,” said 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.”
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While the two-week public voting period determined the distribution of the awards amongst the finalists, all 12 organizations will receive support in recognition of their positive contributions to their communities.
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Organizations that finished in first place will receive a $25,000 donation and have the opportunity to celebrate their win with the local community; second place will receive $10,000 and third place will receive $5,000.
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The 12 winning organizations are as follows:
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Alberta
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- Hussar Agricultural Society: $25,000
- Buffalo Coulee Community Hall: $10,000
- Eaglesham and District Agricultural Society: $5,000
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Saskatchewan
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- PlayFair Daycare: $25,000
- Little Seedlings Daycare: $10,000
- Farm It Forward: $5,000
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Manitoba
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- The Boissevain School Parent Advisory Council Playground Committee: $25,000
- Louise Aquatic Centre: $10,000
- HERO’s Alliance: $5,000
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Ontario
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- Palmerston and District Hospital Foundation: $25,000
- Kiwanis Club of Petrolia and Area: $10,000
- Gateway Centre of Excellence in Rural Health: $5,000
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BASF established the Growing Home with BASF initiative in 2023 to give back to rural communities that are the heartbeat of Canada. Every year, growers nominate the organizations that they believe are most deserving in their community. Then, the public works together to determine the winners. This year, BASF was proud to support all 12 of the final nominees with an expanded prize pool.
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