The Sharecropper Program

Now in its 9th year, The Bethesda/Galten Farms Sharecropper Program is a partnership with a member of the local agricultural community (Galten Farms– Unionville), a local Christian congregation (Bethesda Lutheran Church-Unionville), a partner congregation (St. John's United Church - Oakville), and YOU (the sharecropper).

How Sharecropping Works

Through charitable donations, sharecroppers contribute financially to half of the initial input costs of crop planting, (this past year - a field of soya beans) In the fall, the crop is harvested, weighed, and sold. The revenue generated from the crop is split equally between the farmer and the Foodgrains Bank.

The Best News

Canadian Foodgrains Bank project activities are eligible for a 4:1 match from the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA). That means that for every one- hundred dollars raised by the Sharecropper Program FIVE-HUNDRED dollars in total aid is available to help provide food and aid to some of the world’s poorest and most vulnerable people.

Every $100 raised feeds a family of five for 3 months.