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This article was published 13/10/2022 (1225 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.
Farmers and area residents gathered Thursday for the second annual Acres for Hamiota fundraiser.
According to farmer and Acres for Hamiota president Travis Brooks, the initiative raises money for community projects and organizations.
This year, 115 acres of canola were seeded and volunteers helped throughout the growing season. Donations from community members and local agriculture, seed and chemical companies helped cover the costs of growing the crop.
Four combines harvest canola during the second annual Acres for Hamiota just north of the Westman community on a cold and windy Thursday. (Tim Smith/The Brandon Sun)
Due to the cold, wet spring, seeding was delayed until early June and harvest was five to six weeks later than in 2021.
Last year, Acres for Hamiota raised just under $70,000, and Brooks was hopeful this year’s harvest would raise even more.
The money raised in 2021 went to a variety of community organizations, including the Hamiota Fire Department, Hamiota 55-plus Centre, Hamiota Aquatic Centre, Hamiota Arts Council, Hamiota and District Sports Complex and others.
Volunteers from over half a dozen local farms took part in harvesting the canola on Thursday. Other volunteers provided a barbecue lunch prior to the harvest.
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Farmers and area residents enjoy a barbecue before the second annual Acres for Hamiota. (Tim Smith/The Brandon Sun)
Farmers and area residents enjoy a barbecue before the second annual Acres for Hamiota harvest. (Tim Smith/The Brandon Sun)
Farmer and Acres for Hamiota board member Laura Cowling shows Grade 3 students from Hamiota Elementary School what ready canola looks like during the second annual Acres for Hamiota Thursday. (Tim Smith/The Brandon Sun)
Grades 3, 4 and 5 students from Hamiota Elementary School learn about harvest during the second annual Acres for Hamiota event Thursday. (Tim Smith/The Brandon Sun)
Grades 3, 4 and 5 students from Hamiota Elementary School learn about harvest during the second annual Acres for Hamiota Thursday. (Tim Smith/The Brandon Sun)
Students from Hamiota Elementary School collect canola seed from a parked combine while learning about harvest during the second annual Acres for Hamiota event Thursday.
Students from Hamiota Elementary School explore a parked combine while learning about harvest during the second annual Acres for Hamiota Thursday. (Tim Smith/The Brandon Sun)