Real stories from Canadian farm families. Learn about some of the many ways they have helped to grow their communities.
2019 winner Dale Little from Hamiota, SK donated $2,500 to the Hamiota Aquatic Centre
2019 winner Lara Charlebois from Palmerston, ON donated $2,500 to the Local Environmental Agriculture & Food (LEAF) Program
2019 winner Dale Little from Hamiota, SK donated $2,500 to the Hamiota Aquatic Centre
2014 winner Johan Peter from Wellandport, ON donated $2,500 to the Haldimand 4-H Association.
2014 winner Harvey Baldwin from Swan River, MB donated $2,500 to Thunderhill Ski Club.
2014 winner Martin Renaud from Green Valley, ON donated $2,500 to the Valley Mastiff Rescue.
2014 winner Gordon Finnestad from St. Louis, SK donated $2,500 to the St. Louis Curling Club.
2014 winner Fred Kieser from Clyde, AB donated $2,500 to the Legal Titans 4-H Club.
2014 winner Kevin Bossert from Hanna, AB donated $2,500 to Hanna Girls Pond Hockey.
2014 winner Pauline Therriault from Donnelly, AB donated $2,500 to Falher & Area Beautification & Leisure Activities Society (FABuLAS).
2014 winner Donna Edwards from Nokomis, SK donated $2,500 to the Nokomis Child Care Centre.
2014 winner Jarrod Kuhn from Acadia Valley, AB donated $2,500 to Acadia Valley & District Rec. Club.
2013 winner Ryan Nevin from Rapid City, MB donated $2,500 to the Rapid City Elementary School.
2013 winner Arthur Enns from Morris, MB donated $2,500 to Busy Nest Day Care Inc.
2013 winner Rhonda Wheeler from Strathmore, AB donated $2,500 to the Strathmore and District Christmas Hamper.
For years, Expo Ormstown has relied on the support and involvement of their community to provide an exciting social setting aimed at promoting agriculture awareness to young and old! The year of their 100th anniversary, Expo Ormstown needed their community’s support more than ever. In true Community Hero fashion, Garry Hamilton generously nominated Expo Ormstown and used the $2,500 CFGC grant to give back and support Expo Ormstown in their monumental 100th anniversary celebration.
2012 winner Chelsea Geiger from Tawatinaw, AB donated $2,500 to There’s a Heifer in Your Tank.
2013 winner Rachel Kraynick from Canora, SK donated $2,500 to the Chase Kraynick Memorial Splash Park.
2013 winner Erin Kinder from Davidson, SK donated $2,500 to the Davidson Swimming Pool.
Grant Helps High School Students Connect to Local Agriculture
2019 winner Lara Charlebois from Palmerston, ON donated $2,500 to the Local Environmental Agriculture & Food (LEAF) Program.
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Grant Money for Pool Repairs will Help Make a Splash!
2019 winner Dale Little from Hamiota, SK donated $2,500 to the Hamiota Aquatic Centre.
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Local Artists Benefit from Grant Support
2019 winner Leonard Unrau from Selkirk, MB donated $2,500 to the Interlake Art Board.
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Martin Renaud’s Story
Martin donated $2,500 to Valley Mastiff Rescue, a sanctuary that helps dogs receive medical attention and a loving home
Friends of the Falher Library (2015 Winner)
“The gift bags were a HUGE hit – with the kids and their parents”
North Peace 4H Club (2014 Winner)
“It’s given a big boost to the community, and it’s exciting to see it come together.”
Club De Curling De Lacolle (2015 Winner)
“It was so good to know that it wasn’t just us working on this. Help was available.”
Carmen Elementary Playground Project (2015 Winner)
“This has had a huge, positive, immediate impact on our community.”
Teeswater Ag Society (2014 Winner)
“It’s amazing to know that there’s support out there for organizations like ours.”
Valley Mastiff (2014 Winner)
“I hope other charities can see us as an example of how much good can come out of it.”
Joyce Johnston’s Story
I’ve always believed that farmers are the backbone of our community. – Mary Ellen Zielman, Huron County Foodbank Distribution Centre
See how Joyce helped Huron County Food Bank Distribution Centre, which supports a number of existing food banks in Huron County with vision of making hunger non-existent.
Justin Jubenville’s Story
Now the kids will have a place to play. – Justin Jubenville, Farmer
See how Justin helped Ecole Ste-Catherine in Pain Court build new playground equipment and an outdoor learning environment for the community school.
Jeff Ferguson’s Story
This money is going to touch a very special life. – Sharon Houston, Tara Boom Houston Childrens Foundation
The Tara Boom Houston Childrens Foundation lessens the financial burden for families faced with a childs illness. See how Jeff helped.