Ag Growth International (AGI) has raised $66,375 for the Canadian Cancer Society (CCS) through its Conveyor for a Cause campaign.

By Alice McFarlane

Conveyor for a Cause campaign

Conveyor for a Cause raises money for breast cancer research

Nov 15, 2024 | 3:30 PM

Ag Growth International (AGI) has raised $66,375 for the Canadian Cancer Society (CCS) through its Conveyor for a Cause campaign.

Farmers were able to bid on a pink UCX U-trough belt conveyer with proceeds going to the charity.

In the end it was Bolt Seed Farms near Wynyard, Sask. who secured the highest bid for their family farm.

The campaign, launched in October to coincide with Breast Cancer Awareness Month, featured a limited-edition AGI pink conveyor.

In addition to the auction, public donations contributed $1,275 to the overall fundraising total, demonstrating the community’s support for breast cancer research and awareness.

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Tom Firth, Senior Director of Manfacturing for AGI Canada Farm said the generosity of the farming community and the public, in general, has been overwhelming.

“This first-time ever initiative shows how agricultural and urban sectors can work together to support vital breast cancer research and stand in solidarity and commitment for important community causes,” Firth said.

Scott Bolt, representing the families of Bolt Seed Farm, said as a family farm they try to give back.

“We saw AGI’s campaign online and knew it was right up our alley,” Bolt said. “First, it is a worthy cause because cancer touches the lives of so many people including family, friends and community members. It is a great place to donate. Also, we really like one-of-a-kind things. A pink conveyor will definitely get some looks when we put it to work.”

The Bolt Seed Farm includes parents, Dale and Lorre; two brothers’ families, Scott and Rhonda, and Tod and Sara; nephew, Wyatt; and six full-time employees. The farm produces wheat, barley, oats, canola, and peas on 18,000 acres in central Saskatchewan.

During a special cheque presentation at AGI’s Saskatoon facility, CCS Supporter Engagement Specialist Rodger Lohman expressed gratitude to AGI, its employees who built and promoted the conveyor, and farmers who bid on it.

“Their spectacular contribution and heartfelt support not only raised funds but provided much-needed awareness for the cancer cause. This kind of commitment continues to create a brighter future for the one in eight women, who will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. Thanks to grassroot efforts like these, the breast cancer death rate has been cut nearly in half since 1986,” Lohman said.

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