For many Alberta farmers, participating locally in a Canadian Foodgrains growing project is a way to make a difference at a global level.

Founded in 1983, the Canadian Foodgrains Bank works to end global hunger by providing emergency humanitarian responses to address immediate need and development projects that provide agricultural training.

While each Foodgrains growing project is unique, reflecting the area the crop is grown and the people involved, there are some common practices. The projects often have community involvement, with area businesses assisting the growing projects with donations of goods, like seed and fertilizer, and services, like insurance.

Agriculture Financial Services (AFSC) is proud to support 26 Canadian Foodgrains projects covering 33 growing locations (3,650 acres) in Alberta with Straight Hail Insurance during the 2025 growing season.

Inside Alberta’s growing projects – 2025

Join us this growing season as we follow the stories of these diverse growing projects with the help of Abe Janzen, Canadian Foodgrains Bank interim regional representative.

 

It’s a privilege

It’s a privilege to be able to visit at kitchen tables, in church halls, at coffee tables, and in warehouses and machine shops. I was able to visit supporters in Legal, Edmonton, High River, Eckville, Linden, Manning, La Crete (two times), Grande Prairie/Bear Lake, Cleardale, Westlock, Neerlandia, Taber, Picture Butte/Iron Springs, Rosemary (Newell), Edberg, Mallaig, Red Deer, Ponoka, Lacombe, and Carstairs.

Read Abe’s full update: May 2025 Foodgrains Update