Thankful for life, land & community; husband, dad, Christ follower & PAg; Rep w/ Canadian Foodgrains Bank; tweets are my own (although Twitter prob owns them 2)
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Joined November 2014
- Tweets4.3K
- Following1.5K
- Followers706
- Likes13.7K
Ricardo Block retweeted
Some stories are bigger than a crop.
Harvest has wrapped up for the 8th Annual Fiske Community Growing Project, but the roots of this incredible effort stretch back decades. What started in the late 1970s, when local farmers worked together to send surplus grain to famine-stricken countries, has grown into a lasting legacy of generosity through the Canadian Foodgrains Bank.
Today, that legacy continues thanks to the dedication of local farmers, volunteers, supporters, and the vision of those who came before them. Together, they're proving that a small Saskatchewan community can make a difference far beyond its own borders.
This video follows the project through the full crop year and celebrates the people behind it. The ones who seed, spray, harvest, volunteer, organize and give their time so others can have hope.
We're proud that Western Sales can play a small part in supporting a project that reflects the very best of rural Saskatchewan.
🌾 170 acres. 🧑🌾 One community. 🌍 A worldwide impact.
#Fiske #Saskatchewan #WesternSales #OneWestern @foodgrains #Harvest2026 #SmallTownSask #smalltownheart @johndeere @GAC_Corporate
Ricardo Block retweeted
Hello #westcdnag folks going to @AginMotion
Interested in how your farm or ag business can lift the level of food security for families & regions impacted by severe hunger?
Join @Foodgrains for lunch on Wed July 16!!
RSVP here 👇
foodgrainsbank.ca/events/ag-…
Ricardo Block retweeted
Through the Nature+ project, farmers trained by @nps_ncck (partner of @UnitedChurchCda) are using the half-moon technique to harvest rainwater, restore land & conserve water for a more resilient and sustainable future. #WorldWaterDay
Supported by @CanadaDev. 💧🌱
Ricardo Block retweeted
Our executive director Andy Harrington was on the ground today at Aweil refugee camp in South Sudan, where the humanitarian situation is rapidly deteriorating.
Join us tomorrow, March 14, at 12:00 p.m. CT for a live update from Andy in South Sudan. ⬇️
foodgrainsbank.ca/events/sou…
Ricardo Block retweeted
Looking for educational resources to help you improve your #SoilHealth? Explore soil health concepts, producer insighs, book recommendations and more from @covers_co.
🔗 coversandco.ca/education
📗 Request a copy of their new 2025 Plant Diversity Guide
#SaskAg #CdnAg #Soil
Ricardo Block retweeted
For International Development Week, we launch with stories of God's work through our partners in Ethiopia. buff.ly/4aOmhKo
Ricardo Block retweeted
Conservation agriculture not only boosts yield but also enhances soil fertility by fixing nitrogen naturally. As mulch decomposes, it transforms into rich organic matter, nurturing the soil for sustained growth and healthier crops.
#FoodSecurity #CA #SmallholderFarmer
Ricardo Block retweeted
We're kicking off 2025 with powerful stories of resilience from project participants, where our members and local partners are making a real difference. Hear voices from Bangladesh, where PARI Development Trust is providing agriculture and livelihoods training. 🎥❤️
Ricardo Block retweeted
This would check a few boxes for @saskpolytechag. 😅
Ricardo Block retweeted
The Origins and Evolution of the Canadian Food Grains Bank
Terry and Holden talk with Rick Block about the origins of the Canadian Food Grains Bank, which was born out of an initiative in the late 1970s and early 1980s. Mennonite farmers in Saskatchewan and Manitoba had excess grain that was not being exported due to quotas, and they advocated to the Canadian government to find a way to send this grain as food aid to areas experiencing famine, such as the Indian subcontinent and East Africa. This led to the establishment of the Canadian Food Grains Bank, an umbrella agency that now includes 15 agencies working with the Canadian government to provide emergency food assistance and support long-term food security around the world.
@Foodgrains
@randjblock
@TerryAberhart
#FoodGrainsBank #FoodAid #FoodSecurity #EmergencyRelief #Mennonite #CanadianWheatBoard
Ricardo Block retweeted
Have you ever wondered how your donations are making an impact in the fight to #endhunger?
Take a look at our latest annual report that highlights the meaningful work of our members and their local partners around the world. ⬇️
foodgrainsbank.ca/resources/…
Ricardo Block retweeted
Due to the Canada Post strike, mailed donations may face delays. To ensure your year-end donation arrives on time, please consider these other ways to give:
🖥️ Online: foodgrainsbank.ca
📞 Phone: 1-800-665-0377
📲 E-transfer: [email protected]
Thank you for your understanding and support! ❤️
Read more: foodgrainsbank.ca/news/canad…
Ricardo Block retweeted
Last month, we gathered virtually on World Food Day to lift up those facing the impacts of conflict & hunger. It was an powerful time of unity & prayer.
Join us again Nov. 28 for Hope not Hunger: Prayers for Advent—a time to reflect on hope this season. ⬇️foodgrainsbank.ca/events/hop…
Ricardo Block retweeted
The Grenfell growing project shows us the power of partnership, even on smaller parcels of land—made possible by the dedication of farmers and the generous land contribution from @viterracanada. It's partnerships like these that bring us closer to a world where all are fed. 🤝
Ricardo Block retweeted
Our soils face erosion & dryness, but Conservation Agriculture with mulch is the solution.
Mulch boosts soil health, prevents erosion, retains moisture, suppresses weeds, and captures carbon. Let’s protect our land for a sustainable future!
#ConservationAgriculture #FoodSecurity
Ricardo Block retweeted
On #WorldFoodDay, we celebrate Ganga’s inspiring story! 🌱 Thanks to CWSA's HERD project & support from @Foodgrains and PWS&D, her kitchen garden nourishes her family through fresh wild melons. This highlights the power of sustainable food systems.
Ricardo Block retweeted
TSURO Trust is aggressively implementing Nature-Based Based Solutions in the Nemakonde Landscape. In that regard, 50 villagers were trained in standard beekeeping. The project which is funded by Global Affairs Canada (GAC) through the Canadian Food Grains Bank for 3 years
Ricardo Block retweeted
We are proud of our continued support of @Foodgrains and are thankful to our partners who volunteer their time, expertise and resources to grow and harvest crops at our growing projects.
Since 2019, the Raymore Hutterite Colony has generously given their time and effort to farm the Raymore growing project in support of the Foodgrains Bank. Through their hard work and our partnership with @ViterraCanada, we're making a difference in the fight to #endhunger.
