2022 Results

We were thrilled to once again be able to hold an event, Fall Day at the
Farm, after two years off due to Covid. The focus was on harvest, and it
was held on September 24, inviting people to come to pick pumpkins and
get corn stalks for decorating. There were multiple activities for
children including a giant sand pile, barrel train, bouncy cow, face
painting, etc. Horse and wagon rides were kept busy all day. The
Intertownship Fire Department performed vehicle extrication
demonstrations. Music was provided by the Little Bigheads for those
wishing to sit and visit and enjoy a piece of pie. We were super
excited to include the OSAC Young people in the event. They did an
amazing job of working in the food booth and assisting those getting
pumpkins and carrying them to their vehicles. We were blessed by the
hundreds of people that attended. Stay tuned for more information for
the 2023 event happening late September. There is no charge to attend,
with donations gladly accepted.

Approximately 22 acres of soybeans were grown this year by the Torrie
and Parkin families. In addition to the funds raised from the crops,
money raised at the event, donations throughout the year, and our
wonderful sponsors, we were able to send $42,472 to Canadian Foodgrains
to assist those in need.

These funds will be going towards a food assistance project in Yemen,
feeding families who are internally displaced due to the ongoing
conflict there. Money used for food assistance is matched 4:1 by the
Canadian government, making a significant impact. The funds will also
be used for a multi-year Agricultural and Livelihood project in Niger,
that will impact 15,120 households over a 3-year period through
enhancement of agricultural productivity and diversification of
livelihood options in seven villages. Money used for this project is
matched 2:1 by the government.

Since this project was initiated in 2015, it has raised over $242,000 to
assist those less fortunate. May the Lord bless those who deliver, as
well as those who receive the gift of food and knowledge provided by
this project. Thank you to everyone who supports this project in any way!!