Winnipeg, MB, September 16, 2025
The Canadian Agricultural Safety Association (CASA) is proud to recognize Bunge, a premier global agribusiness company, for its ongoing support of CASA’s BeGrainSafe program.
Viterra, a long-standing sponsor of BeGrainSafe, is now part of Bunge, after its business combination was completed in July. CASA is deeply grateful that Bunge has chosen to continue this commitment to farm safety, ensuring that farmers, firefighters, and communities across Canada benefit from this life-saving program.
“Support from sponsors like Bunge makes all the difference,” says Sandra Miller, CASA’s Executive Director. “Viterra was a long-standing sponsor of BeGrainSafe, and we are so pleased that Bunge has chosen to carry that legacy forward. With their support, we can reach more communities, provide more firefighter training, and help prevent tragic incidents on Canadian farms.”
The BeGrainSafe program provides awareness, education, and training on the dangers of moving grain. The flagship resource of the program is the BeGrainSafe Trailer, a mobile training and demonstration unit that allows firefighters to receive practical, hands-on grain rescue training.
“At Bunge, safety is the top priority across our business, and we are constantly working to build on our strong safety culture to ensure our employees go home safely at the end of the day,” said Kyle Jeworski, head of Canada, Bunge. “That’s why we are pleased to continue our partnership with CASA, which does excellent work providing the necessary resources to raise awareness and provide training on avoiding and minimizing grain hazards in our business.”
Since its inception, the BeGrainSafe program has provided training and demonstrations across Canada, equipping firefighters with the knowledge and specialized tools to conduct grain rescue operations and helping raise awareness about the dangers of grain entrapment. Every August, CASA celebrates BeGrainSafe week, helping spread awareness of grain hazards.
For more information about BeGrainSafe, including resources, BeGrainSafe Week, and training opportunities, visit casa-acsa.ca/BeGrainSafe-Week.
About the BeGrainSafe Program
The BeGrainSafe program is a grain safety initiative of the Canadian Agricultural Safety Association. In 2025, BeGrainSafe Week takes place August 11 to 17 and is presented by Corteva Agriscience. The program is also supported by G3, CN, Farm Credit Canada, Agriculture Financial Services Corporation, Alberta Canola Producers Commission, Alberta Grains, Canadian Canola Growers Association, Nutrien Ag Solutions, SaskOilseeds, Sask Wheat, Bunge, Grain Farmers of Ontario, Manitoba Canola Growers Association, and Prairie Oat Growers Association. For more information about BeGrainSafe, visit www.casa-acsa.ca/BeGrainSafe.
About the Canadian Agricultural Safety Association
The Canadian Agricultural Safety Association (CASA) is a national, non-profit organization dedicated to improving the health and safety of farmers, their families and agricultural workers. CASA is funded in part by the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership. For more information, visit www.casa-acsa.ca.
About Bunge
At Bunge (NYSE: BG), our purpose is to connect farmers to consumers to deliver essential food, feed and fuel to the world. As a premier agribusiness solutions provider, our team of ~37,000 dedicated employees partner with farmers across the globe to move agricultural commodities from where they’re grown to where they’re needed—in faster, smarter, and more efficient ways. We are a world leader in grain origination, storage, distribution, oilseed processing and refining, offering a broad portfolio of plant-based oils, fats, and proteins. We work alongside our customers at both ends of the value chain to deliver quality products and develop tailored, innovative solutions that address evolving consumer needs. With 200+ years of experience and presence in over 50 countries, we are committed to strengthening global food security, advancing sustainability, and helping communities prosper where we operate. Bunge has its registered office in Geneva, Switzerland and its corporate headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri.
Robin Anderson
Director of Programs and Communications, CASA
877-452-2272 / randerson@casa-acsa.ca