The project grows an annual crop for sale, with the proceeds going to the Canadian Foograins Bank. That organization sends money and food around the world wherever it is most needed. Bohrn said the Foodgrains Bank would decide where the money they raised would go in 2026.

For about the last two decades, the Growing Project has been using a field owned by Del and  Heather Fraser just outside of Fairfax. This half section has grown a number of crops in that time, and Bohrn said they plan to stay there.

“Some projects are always searching for a field,” Bohrn explained. “That is one thing off of our to do list.”

He added he is not sure how many bushels to the acre they were able to collect this year, as some of the trucks were late and only getting the canola to the elevator at the time he was speaking. Therefore, he could not comment on how much the might raise for the Foodgrains Bank. However, the crop looked solid and prices are good. There are a few expenses to take off of the total, although they still get a lot of good sponsorships. The expectation is another solid donation to a good cause.

Bohrn said they were not sure what they would plant next year.

“We have to have a follow up meeting, and that will be one of the things we will discuss.”

The Boissevain-Morton-Whitewater Growing Project planted its first Foodgrains crop in 1998. For something approaching its 30th birthday, there is still a lot of enthusiasm.

“It’s great to see everyone, to come out and see everyone, all the neighbours working together,” Bohrn stated. “It speaks to the community here, the organizations and people who keep supporting, who take the time out to come and get the crop off. It is a great thing, and the crop always seems to perform.”

by PAUL RAYNER, Recorder staff