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VITERRA IS THE PRESENTING SPONSOR FOR CANADA’S FARM SHOW

The 46th annual Canada’s Farm Show A number of staff also attended the Community
took place this week from June 18-20 Exhibitor Networking Event, which was Contribution spotlight
with Viterra returning as presenting new to the show this year.
sponsor for the 17th year. We were excited The show wrapped up on Thursday with a Kris Hadesbeck has been involved
to support this important showcase of the focus on ‘Education and Young Farmers’. with the Regina Riot since the team’s
latest equipment and technology in our We were able to connect with secondary inaugural season in 2011, serving in a
industry. and post-secondary students at the variety of roles on the coaching staff.
Kyle Jeworski kicked off the Farm Show ‘Launch Your Career in Ag’ career fair In the fall of 2019, Chris took over as
at the President’s Reception on June 17, event. the 6th head coach in team history
where he delivered remarks highlighting Thank you to everyone who worked at and and continues to work tirelessly on
the longtime relationship between Viterra visited our booth, helping to make the building the Riot into a championship
and the show. Significant changes for event a success! contender while also focusing on
2025 forward were also announced at the building women’s tackle football at all
reception. This includes moving the show levels. The Riot focuses on building
from June to March, as well as a new strong relationships on the team and in
show theme “Grow”, and some exciting the community. Their involvement with
new programming. Ovarian Cancer Canada and the annual
teal game are some of Kris’ favourite
The theme for Tuesday was ‘Farmer parts of being involved with the team.
Appreciation Day’, beginning with the
Premier’s Breakfast and featuring the Kris’ other community involvement
AgTech 24-Hour Start Up. includes coaching high school football,
announcing at local games, and
Wednesday’s focus was ‘Innovation’ where national tournaments held by Football
we hosted several producers throughout Canada.
the day with the VIP Farmer Program.
Thanks for your contributions in your
SUPPORTING YOUTH BASEBALL THROUGH THE WCBL community, Kris!
Viterra has partnered with the Western • July 16 in Sylvan Lake, AB
Canadian Baseball League (WCBL) again • July 17 in Edmonton, AB
this year to present the 2nd annual Viterra • July 18 in Lethbridge, AB
Kids Camps. • July 18 in Regina, SK
The Western Canadian Baseball League • July 19 in Swift Current, SK
is Canada’s premier summer collegiate • July 22 in Saskatoon, SK
baseball league with 12 teams throughout Click here to find out more about a camp
Alberta and Saskatchewan. near you and register!
Camps will take place this summer on:
• July 3 in Weyburn, SK Are you, or someone at your
• July 3 in Okotoks, AB facility, involved in giving back
• July 5 in Brooks, AB to your community? Send a note
• July 5 in Moose Jaw, SK to Viterra.Communications@
• July 9 in Medicine Hat, AB viterra.com so we can consider
• July 12 in Fort McMurray, AB highlighting these contributions in
a future Vibe spotlight!
CONTINUING OUR PARTNERSHIP WITH CANADIAN FOODGRAINS BANK
We have partnered with Canadian expertise and resources to grow and
Foodgrains Bank (CFGB) for the 9th harvest crops. Proceeds from the sale
consecutive year to help them with their of the crops will be donated to the
mission to end hunger by donating land Foodgrains Bank in support of their work
around five of our facilities to support to fight food insecurity around the world.
growing projects. Viterra further supports the CFGB by
This year, we are provided 267 acres donating $5 for every tonne donated to
of land around our grain facilities in the CFGB with producers receiving a tax
Balgonie, Grenfell, and Raymore, SK and receipt for their donation.
Lethbridge and Trochu, AB. Producers Learn more here.
in the area are volunteering their time,
Seeding at the Balgonie CFGB site.
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