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“This was an amazing year for our Farming for Health project,” said Wade McNeil, Farming for Health committee Co-Chair. “We had donations of time and product that allowed us to realize a really great year and raise $298,236.” 

“We have had a strong core group on our organizing committee for several years now, and their commitment allows us to have success for the community.”

“What I love about this project is that it brings together businesses and people who are in competition with each other, but they all put that aside and work together because this project is about making our community a better place. It’s good to be a part of that,” Mr. McNeil added. 

“This is our core group, but there are many other businesses that help, from providing lunches and supper in the field, to providing equipment or staff, and the farm families who bring combines to help with harvest. The agriculture community recognizes this project is for the community, it buys equipment for the Yorkton Regional Hospital that everyone in this area uses. It is wonderful to see how the agriculture community is prepared to step up.”

This was the 11th year for the Ag Community Farming for Health project. The first five years were dedicated to raising and setting aside $1million for a new hospital. For the next six years the project has purchased equipment for the hospital. The first 10 years raised $2,039,552, and with this great year the grand total is $2,337,588. The equipment purchased helps hospital staff and makes a difference in people’s lives right away. 

Net year the funds are likely going toward the new hospital to which the government has committed. A new hospital is coming; which is exciting news for everyone in this region. "We want to be part of that and we recognize the community will have to financially support a new hospital," Mr. McNeil pointed out.