BASF Agricultural Solutions Canada opens 2026 nominations for Growing Home with BASF

Core Insights - BASF Agricultural Solutions Canada is launching the fourth year of its community program "Growing Home with BASF," aimed at empowering Canada's agriculture community and supporting local organizations [1][3] - The program has previously engaged thousands of Canadians, highlighting the importance of local organizations in rural communities [2][3] - A total prize fund of $160,000 will be distributed among 12 organizations across three prize levels in 2026 [3][4] Program Details - Nominations for the program will be open from February 3 to February 28, 2026, for residents in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Ontario [3] - Voting for the finalists will take place from March 31 to April 17, 2026, with winners announced on April 28, 2026 [3] - The prize distribution includes four first-place prizes of $25,000, four second-place prizes of $10,000, and four third-place prizes of $5,000 [7] Previous Impact - Since its inception in 2023, the program has allocated $335,000 to 19 organizations across the participating provinces [4] - In 2025, notable winners included the Hussar Agricultural Society, Playfair Daycare, The Boissevain School Parent Advisory Council Playground Committee, and the Palmerston and District Hospital Foundation, each receiving $25,000 [4][8] Company Background - BASF Agricultural Solutions Canada is headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, employing over 625 individuals across various production facilities and research farms [9] - The division is a leader in research and product development, focusing on sustainable agricultural practices [10] - In 2024, BASF Agricultural Solutions generated sales of €9.8 billion and invested €919 million in research and development [10]