Norquay, Saskatchewan area producers are "helping to feed the world."
In December nine area producers presented a cheque to the "Kernels of Hope" program in the amount of $17,768.00. The "Kernels of Hope" program is affiliated with the Canadian Food Grains Bank and donations to it result in a matching donation of four dollars to every one dollar by the Canadian International Development Agency.
"This resulted in a total donation of $88,840," says Fallon Hudye of Hudye Soil Services, who plays a big part in the "Helping Feed the World" project.
"The amount donated is to be directed into programs that provide food for those that are in dire need and for the purchase of seed and tools to help farm in North Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)", explains Ray Baloun of Minnedosa, Manitoba; who began the Kernels of Hope Program in Norquay, seven years ago.
"A big thank you goes out to Ferris & Lindgren Farms, Leis Farms, Ken Lozinski, Crystal Lake Farming Co., Lakeside Farms - Steven Toffan, Justin Toffan and Scott Effa, Krywy Farms, Hudye Farms Inc., Feland Farms and Nahachewsky Farms for stepping up to the challenge and supporting such a wonderful cause.
"Global news has never before highlighted the major problems of hunger and access to food as much as they are today. When those concerns arise, producers are excited to take the challenge and incorporate all the available research to maximize yields and productivity to meet increasing demands for food.
"A difference is being made right in our own backyard, here in Norquay, Saskatchewan."
