Winnipeg, Manitoba
June 25, 2002

Several of Agricore United's distribution centres have received registration for the global ISO 9001:2000 Quality Management System, a demanding quality standard.The crop production services distribution centres in Morden, MB, Regina, SK and Vermilion, AB are now officially ISO registered. Agricore United's canola seed treating plant in Vermilion and forage seed processing operation in Fort Saskatchewan, AB are also ISO registered.

"Quality and consistency are of paramount importance in our business," said Mike McIlrath, distribution manager for Agricore United. "By maintaining strict quality standards at our facilities, Agricore United is responding to customer needs and will be recognized as a consistent supplier."

By receiving the ISO 9001:2000 registration, Agricore United has met an international set of standards and adopted an effective quality management system.To qualify, the four distribution centres had to document the procedures involved in receiving, processing and shipping product to provide a guide for
producing the same consistent quality every time. Agricore United demonstrated it has addressed all areas of the standard and has documented procedures to ensure that each area is monitored and controlled.

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".