Growing Home with BASF returns with increased prize fund of $160,000

Group 1 - BASF Canada Agricultural Solutions has launched its community investment program, Growing Home with BASF, with a new prize fund of $160,000 for local organizations in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Ontario [1][2] - The program aims to support organizations that positively impact rural communities, with 12 organizations set to win, including second- and third-place prizes in each province [2][3] - Nominations for the program will be judged based on their alignment with supporting Canadian agriculture and rural communities, with public voting to determine the winners [2][3] Group 2 - The winners of the 2024 Growing Home with BASF program included organizations such as Erskine Curling Club and St. Jean Baptiste Volunteer Fire Department, each receiving $25,000 to support their operations [3][5] - The prize distribution for the program includes $25,000 for first place, $10,000 for second place, and $5,000 for third place [7] - BASF Canada Agricultural Solutions is the largest division of BASF Canada Inc., employing over 625 individuals across multiple production facilities and research farms [6][8] Group 3 - In 2022, BASF's Agricultural Solutions division generated sales of €10.3 billion, highlighting its significant role in the agricultural sector [9] - The division focuses on sustainable agriculture by integrating sustainability criteria into business decisions and investing in research and development [9] - BASF operates globally, with a workforce of over 111,000 employees and a diverse portfolio across various sectors, including agricultural solutions [11]