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Soil Science Explore Box Campaign Was a Huge Success!
A total of 62 classrooms across Canada were sponsored to receive one of our soil science explore boxes.
We would like to send out a huge "Thank You" to all of the organizations and individuals that sponsored a box!
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- A and L Labs- London ON
- Agrico - Mississauga ON
- Allan Equipment Manufacturing Ltd- York PE
- Alpine Plant Food- New Hamburg ON
- APM- Charlottetown PE
- Atlantic Agri-Business Council- Dunstaffnage PE
- Bronwynne Wilton- Fergus ON
- Central Seed Services- Pioneer Seeds- Kinkora PE
- Crystal MacKay- Guelph ON
- Dunchurch Agricultural Society- Dunchurch ON
- East Point Potato Company 2009 Inc- South Lake PE
- East Prince Agri-Environment Association- Kinkora PE
- Farm Credit Canada- Charlottetown PE
- Federated Co-op- Saskatoon SK
- Gorman Controls- South Melville PE
- Holmes Agro- Orangeville ON
- Island Lime- Albany PE
- Joan Craig- Arthur ON
- JR Simplot - Medicine Hat AB
- MacAulay Farms- Chepstow PE
- Magnetawan Agricultural Society- Magnetawan ON
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- Maureen Jenkins- Belmont ON
- McCain Fertilizers- Kinkora PE
- Mid Isle Farms- Albany PE
- North Rustico Home Hardware Building Centre- North Rustico PE
- NutriAg- Toronto ON
- Parrish and Heimbecker Limited- Winnipeg MB
- PEI Agromart- Travellers Rest PE
- PEI Grain Elevator- Kensington PE
- PEI Potato Board- Charlottetown PE
- Pembina Trails School Division - Winnipeg MB
- Phillips Agri Services- Charlottetown PE
- Senator Rob Black- Fergus ON
- Shur Gro Farm Services, Manitoba
- Sussex Co-op- Sussex NB
- Sylvite- Burlington ON
- Truro Agromart- Upper Onslow NS
- W A Grain and Pulse Solutions- Slemon Park PE
- Whitestone Parents Association- Dunchurch ON
- Yara Canada- Contrecoeur QC
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Each box contained a soil probe, soil test kit, soil porosity/permeability kit, soil samples, and various NFL Canada classroom resources.
We will be reaching out to all teachers who received a soil science box with a survey to collect data from the soils that you analyzed.
Teachers were excited to receive their sponsored box!
"This kit is AMAZING! "
"The posters are absolutely wonderful!"
"It sounds very cool and fun for the kids!"
"Wow, I'm blown away that people sponsor these kits!"
*Due to supply and demand, some boxes will be shipped in the coming week.*
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Still Time to Register!
Virtual Professional Development
in partnership with Nutrients for Life Foundation USA
Each day we will host a live event along with independent study. You’ll gain access to experts in the soil and agricultural industry, free resources, and ready to go hands-on STEM lesson plans.
Register by June 1 to receive the workshop box in time filled with activities, resources, and more!

Teacher feedback from last year's session, “Thanks again for the awesome sessions. It clarified my concepts about fertilizer use, fertilizer science, studies & practice to mitigate possible negative environmental impacts. All the hands-on activities are icing on the cake!"
There is a $15 registration fee to help cover the cost of shipping of the resource box.
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We would like to welcome our 2021 Schools to our NFL Canada School Garden Family
School Gardens ($500)
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- Jaffray School- Jaffray, BC
- Margaret Ma Murray Community School - Fort St. John, BC
- West Meadow Elementary School - Claresholm, AB
- Cold Lake High School - Cold Lake, AB
- Robert Thirsk High School - Calgary, AB
- Berry Creek School - Cessford, AB
- Brightview School - Edmonton, AB
- Chief Jacob Bearspaw - Eden Valley, AB
- Hillhurst School - Calgary, AB
- Ecole Mountain View School - Hinton, AB
- Busby Elementary School - Busby, AB
- Balfour Collegiate - Balfour, SK
- St. Augustine School - Wilcox, SK
- St. Luke School - Saskatoon, SK
- WP Sandin Public School - Shellbrook, SK
- Kelliher School - Kelliher, SK
- Campus Regina Public - Regina, SK
- Creighton Community School, Creighton, SK
- Ecole Debden Public School, Debden, SK
- Elmwood High School - Winnipeg, MB
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- Bonnycastle School- Winnipeg,MB
- La Verendrye School - Portage La Prairie,MB
- Major Pratt School - Russell, MB
- Inglis School - Inglis, MB
- Waywayseecappo Off-Campus School - Russell, MB
- Isaac Beaulieu Memorial School - Marius, MB
- Gateway Public School – Guelph, ON
- Orchard Park Secondary School – Stoney Creek, ON
- Ecole Louis-Joseph Papineau- Montreal, QC
- John Adam Memorial- Delson, QC
- Bath Community School – Bath, NB
- Beaverbrook School – Moncton, NB
- Ecole Amirault – Dieppe, NB
- Frank H MacDonald Academy – Sutherland’s River, NS
- Glace Bay High School – Glace Bay, NS
- Montague Regional High School - Montague, PE
- Phoenix Academy – Carmanville, NL
- Saint Mary’s Academy – Edmundston, NB
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Our Learning Garden Schools ($3000 over two years)
Carseland School - Carseland, AB
Canora Composite School - Canora, SK
H.C. Avery Middle School - Winnipeg, MB
St. Anne Catholic School - Blenheim, ON
Bluefield Senior High School – North Wiltshire, PE
Leo Burke Academy- Bishop’s Falls, NL
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ATTENTION BULBS TO BLOOMS TEACHERS!
Don't forget to submit your pictures for a chance to win an additional 500 bulbs compliments from Vanco Farms.

*This program ran in Fall 2020, only open to teachers who received a box*
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Resource Highlight
Flashcards
Test your students knowledge on plant essential nutrients.
Have a game of "Around the World, or "Beat the Clock" using our free download flashcards.
(Available in both English and French)
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2021 Declared International Year of Fruits and Vegetables by the United Nations
Stay tuned to our social media channels and our website for upcoming new resources highlighting IYFV!
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Nutrients for Life on both sides of the border highlighted by North American Ag
North American Ag's Chrissy Wozniak invited Tamara Sealy and Harriet Wegmeyer to discuss the Foundations outreach on both sides of the border!
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Bring Global Sustainability to your Virtual Classroom!
Have one of our team join your virtual classroom to bring agriculture to life in a fun and interactive game!
SIGN UP
How will we sustainably feed nearly 10 billion people by the year 2050 with this school- based game?
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Don't forget to register your school garden for "Hope is Growing"
This initiative encourages all Canadians to plant and grow a sea of yellow in gardens across the nation for hope.
Register your school or home garden

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Our 2020 Annual Report is now released!
VIEW HERE

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Interested in helping us reach more Canadian teachers and students? View our membership structure to learn more or make a personal donation today!
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