Farm to School Fundraiser raises record amount for Manitoba schools & daycares

In the 2022-2023 school year, Peak of the Market Ltd.’s Farm to School program raised a record amount of $285,431 for schools, daycares, and organizations across Western Canada. That’s more than 400,000 pounds of produce delivered.

Since 2011, schools and daycares from Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta have had the opportunity to sell Peak of the Market Ltd. vegetables through Farm to School and keep 50 per cent of their total sales for infrastructure improvements, community initiatives, upgrades to equipment and technology, and more. The program also allows participants to donate a produce bundle to local food banks.

“Peak’s Farm to School is a healthy and profitable fundraiser that promotes the importance of filling half your plate with vegetables,” said Pamela Kolochuk, CEO of Peak of the Market Ltd. “We are proud to support our community through Farm to School and look forward to the upcoming year.”

Registration for fundraising in the 2023-2024 school year opened on May 1, 2023. Schools, daycares, and organizations are encouraged to visit www.peakfarmtoschool.com for more information on how to participate.

“Thanks for the Farm to School program, our committee was able to raise money to eventually add to our school yard as well as help families in need within our school and community,” said Christèle Childerhouse, parent and member of the Farm to School committee at École Voix des Prairies. “Fundraising for such a small group is challenging but we are happy to report that this fundraiser has been our most successful.”

Source: Peak of the Market May 2, 2023 news release

Creston Valleys make it the ideal place to grow cherries. With a mild climate, sun-drenched summers, and ample irrigation, these regions are renowned for producing some of the world’s finest cherries.

The BC Cherry Association (BCCA) represents growers,

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marketers, packers, researchers and industry members. The BCCA sponsors research to grow and deliver top-quality cherries to markets around the world. To view the promotional video, link here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=2G9g tIQx3uc

The researchers expect the study will generate data and lead to the implementation of new technologies that will maintain Alberta’s reputation as a leading Canadian producer of top-quality potatoes and enhance the profitability and sustainability of the potato industry.

Source: University of Lethbridge April 13, 2023 news release

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