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Community At a Glance Bunge was the seed supporter of the
Farm and Food Care Saskatchewan’s
Contribution Open Farm Days on August 9 and 10.
It is a collaborative, province-wide,
Spotlight On June 10, fourth grade students two-day event that invites people
gathered at the Weyburn Exhibition
Hall in Weyburn, SK to learn more to step onto 34 farms, ranches, and
agri-food operations across the
Walker Morrison, RMM for Swift about agriculture safety with the province to see firsthand where food
Current, is an active volunteer with Progressive Agriculture’s Ag comes from, meet the people who
Safety Day. Hosted by the Weyburn
football in Regina, SK. Agricultural Society, a variety of grow and raise it, and experience the
Walker is in his 7th year of coaching different interactive booths were set richness and diversity of agriculture
football at Dr. Martin LeBoldus up around the hall, teaching different in Saskatchewan.
High School. In the past Walker aspects of ag safety from electrical Bunge participated in the Collier
has also coached with the Regina safety, railway safety, equipment Cup, a charity ball hockey
Thunder of the CJFL and University safety, grain safety, lawnmower tournament, in Regina, SK. The
of Regina Rams spending 2 years on safety, and more. Megan Shoemaker tournament, which took place on
each team’s coaching staff. Walker from Bunge’s facility in Weyburn, September 11, raised $75,000
SK spoke to the group about grain
has also been involved with Regina safety. The annual event hopes to for the Canadian Mental Health
Minor Football helping coach in the inspire kids to bring the safety tips Association in Regina.
Spring League and U16 program. they learn back to the farm to help
Outside of coaching, Walker is ensure that no one gets injured and
on the Board of Directors for the remind everyone that work needs to
University of Regina Rams where be done safely year round.
he supports the team in fundraising,
hosting events, and working with
the Roughrider Foundation 50/50.
Walker will also be volunteering for
the 2025 Vanier Cup that will be
hosted in Regina November 22. 4-H Saskatchewan Provincials took
Walker is also a committee member place in Yorkton, SK in August. Bunge
for the Grain Expo, the two-day was pleased to sponsor the event
speaker conference and trade show and have Curtis Bucsis, Assistant
held during Canadian Western Manager from Canora in attendance
Agribition. The committee provides to teach the kids about wheat
grading and to judge the wheat class.
guidance on the direction of the
event including speaker selection Burke Country 4H Association
held a Premium sale at the local
and topics. This year’s Grain Expo county fair in June. Matt Kihle,
will take place in Regina, SK on FOM and Dale Ganskop, FA2 at
November 25-26th. Bunge Northgate, ND attended and
purchased two of the kids’ premiums
on behalf of Binge. The sale helps 4H
members continue their projects,
purchase new animals, and develop
valuable life skills in areas like animal Bunge is a proud sponsor of the
care, financial management and Doolie Project which is moving to
responsibility. a year-round digital platform. The
Doolie Project was started to help
people understand modern farming
by showing them directly on the
farm. The Project’s goals are to
improve agriculture awareness and
Walker Morrison (left) presenting Elijah Tchuma with literacy, showcase how technology
the award for 2024 Special Teams Player of the Year. and sustainability shape today’s
Are you, or someone at your facility, farming practices, create hands-on,
involved in giving back to your educational experiences for youth
community? Send a note to Bunge. and ag-curious communities, and
Canada.Communications@bunge.com connect people from all backgrounds
so we can consider highlighting these to real stories from real farmers.
contributions in a future spotlight!

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