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Community relations and investment

We’re dedicated to making a meaningful contribution to the communities in which we operate on a global and local scale. We work closely with community partners who align with our values and approach, and contribute to the impact we aim to create.

Community Global Impact Report

Our Global Community Impact Report highlights our approach to community investment and impact, where we focus our efforts and, most importantly, what we’ve achieved in 2023.

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Community impact highlights

We’re proud of the work we’ve done over the last year to help feed the future. Watch the video to find out about our community reach, volunteer efforts, giving, and more.

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Community

Focus areas

Driven by our sustainability strategy and inspired by our commitment to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, Nutrien supports community initiatives that align with our four focus areas and sub-focus areas and the results we seek to achieve through our investments.

Environmental stewardship

Local ecosystem

Focus on working with environmental partners to ensure local ecosystems are replenished and healthy.


Community involvement

Partnering with community organizations who aim to ensure all community members are engaged and do their part to promote local ecosystem health.


Education and action for students (K-12)

Focus aimed at youth understanding the importance of environmental stewardship and becoming empowered to take action to protect and support our local ecosystems.

Inclusive
industry

Industry partnerships

Promoting diversity, inclusion, and innovation with industry partners.

Grower inclusivity and advancement

Supporting underrepresented populations in agriculture.

Industry workforce

Ensuring a diverse and inclusive future workforce.


Sustainable agriculture

Agricultural innovation

Partnering with leaders for innovative food and agriculture solutions.


Community agriculture

Encouraging local sustainable practices and access to nutritional food.


Education

Empowering youth with understanding and actions for sustainable agriculture and food security.

Resilient communities

Disaster and emergency preparedness

Enhancing community safety and recovery plans.


Community inclusion

Improving social and economic well-being for underrepresented members.

Grower wellbeing

Providing support for growers’ physical and psychological well-being.

Food nutrition and security

Ensuring access to nutritional food and addressing food security barriers.


We’re dedicated to creating genuine connections and sustainable outcomes with our communities through engagement, volunteerism, education, collaboration, and positive impact. Our community relations and investment activities strive to positively influence the areas where we operate. We engage with our communities through events, advisory panels, and civic or charitable organizations. Volunteerism is highly encouraged, and we have programs to facilitate and reward employee involvement. Education is a key focus, with award-winning programs that promote understanding of agriculture, sustainability, environmental stewardship, food security, and soil health. We value authentic collaboration and partnerships and work closely with community partners to achieve impactful and lasting results in their projects and programs.

Community investment funding

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We direct our community investment funds to the focus areas that Nutrien is already engaged in through business: sustainable agriculture, environmental stewardship, and diversity and inclusion.

Local representatives and committees assess donation requests for their location because we believe that people who live and work in the area best understand the unique needs of their community.

For more videos about funding, check out our playlist.

Thank you for your interest in partnering with Nutrien to help grow your community. Outlined below are our application guidelines, including eligibility.


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Application guidelines

All requests for Nutrien funding, including in-kind donations, must be submitted online. Please be sure to read the application guidelines completely before applying to ensure your project is aligned with our focus areas and desired results.

Education programs

Today’s youth are tomorrow’s decision-makers and advocates

Nutrien’s free education programs are unparalleled in our industry, creating interest and adoption by educators and community groups worldwide. Our curriculum, science, and inquiry-based programs reach millions of students. By partnering with educators, industry experts, and agricultural nonprofits to improve and support implementation, the programs remain unbiased, extend reach, and continue to be evolutionary, achieving the greatest impact possible for students and educators.

More about our programs
Interactive display

Seed Survivor

Teaching elementary students how to grow healthy plants and the importance of agriculture.

About Seed Survivor
Competition

Caring for Our Watersheds

Students research their local watershed, identify an environmental concern, and enter their proposed solution into a contest.


About Caring for our Watersheds
Flexible learning

Journey 2050

Grades 7-12 students experience agriculture like it’s never been taught before in this program on world food sustainability.

About Journey 2050
Game

Farmers 2050

In this all-ages free farm game, players grow crops, raise livestock, craft and sell goods, and participate in team challenges.

About Farmers 2050
Game

Global Hero

Mini games help students learn about the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

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Virtual reality

Nutrients for Life

Players virtually farm and apply nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, and water to a field based on 4R Nutrient Stewardship.

About Nutrients for Life

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