Winnipeg, Manitoba
April 10, 2002

Agricore United is pleased to announce it will provide up to $100,000 of support to the Canadian Foodgrains Bank (CFGB) in 2002 by donating seed for community growing projects across Western Canada.

Agricore United will provide up to 160 acres of seed per community growing project in 2002. The CFGB has about 81 growing projects across Western Canada, which means Agricore United could provide up to $100,000 of support to the organization. This seed can be wheat, barley, canola, peas, flax or any mainstream crop that is handled, subject to availability.

Both of Agricore United's heritage companies - Agricore Cooperative Ltd. and United Grain Growers - were strong supporters of the CFGB in previous years.

"Agricore United is proud of its long standing tradition of supporting the Canadian Foodgrains Bank," says Tracey Bryksa, communications coordinator for Agricore United. "These growing projects are one of many ways Agricore United continues to give back to the community and to our customers."

Kevin Toews, one of Agricore United's customer service representatives in Manitoba, has worked with local farmers for several years to coordinate CFGB donations and assist with growing projects.

"Many farmers personally donate their time to community growing projects and give grain to the Canadian Foodgrains Bank," says Toews. "Our customers are very dedicated and they really appreciate the involvement and support of Agricore United."

Based in Winnipeg, the Canadian Foodgrains Bank is an international charity that provides food and development assistance in developing countries. Crops grown by community volunteers in 2002 will be donated to the CFGB for food programming activities overseas. Last year, proceeds from growing projects across Canada helped the CFGB provide over 44 000 tonnes of food assistance to hungry people in more than 22 countries.

Agricore United is one of Canada's leading agri-businesses. The prairie-based company is diversified into sales of crop inputs and services, grain merchandising, livestock production services and farm business communications. Agricore United's shares are publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "UGG".