My charitable donations are mostly directed to organizations near to my home......food bank in small city nearest to my farm, women's shelter in same small city, and school for special needs children. I support those charities with money, produce from my gardens and orchard, my own skilled labour, and my time.

I always grow extra produce for the food bank - root crops, cruciferous vegetables, apples, tomatoes. I have donated my skills (mechanic, welder, steamie) to the school and the women's shelter. I am also a  member of the board of the women's shelter. Every summer I host a 'fun' day at my farm for whatever current residents of the women's shelter there may be. The women are delighted to have a tasty meal prepared for them by a crusty old oil patch tradesman and the kids love running free in my yard.....climbing trees, exploring my property, playing with my dog, etc.

I also support Medecins Sans Frontieres.

My cash donations are about $50K annually