Community
Focus areas
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.
Community
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.
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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.
Industry workforce
Today's industry workforce (Post-secondary education)
Students successfully obtain job or internship in selected field within industry workforce.
Tomorrow's workforce (STEM education)
Youth express interest in continuing STEM learning and/or career in industry 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.
Fostering stronger communities
Community members participate in local opportunities to foster relationships and build their sense of community.
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 industry workforce.
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.
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.
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Interactive display
Seed Survivor
Teaching elementary students how to grow healthy plants and the importance of agriculture.
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Competition
About Caring for our Watersheds
Caring for Our Watersheds
Students research their local watershed, identify an environmental concern, and enter their proposed solution into a contest.
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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.
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