Web Summary
Q1: What is the name of the company and its founding year?
A1: The company's name is Blood Tribe Forage Processing Plant, and it was founded in 1997.
Q2: Who are the partners of Kainai Forage?
A2: Kainai Forage is a partnership between the Blood Tribe and Indigena Capital L.P.
Q3: What type of products does Kainai Forage produce?
A3: Kainai Forage produces high-quality Timothy Hay and Alfalfa for export to international markets, primarily serving dairy, beef, equine, and pet food producers in Japan, Korea, the Middle East, China, and North America.
Q4: What is the size of the irrigation project owned by the Blood Tribe?
A4: The Blood Tribe owns a 25,000-acre irrigation project, which is the largest in Canada and provides unmatched supply certainty for Kainai Forage's operations.
Q5: Who is the current Chief Roy Fox of the Kainai/Blood Tribe?
A5: Makiinima, Chief Roy Fox, is the current Chief of the Kainai/Blood Tribe and a key figure in the success of Kainai Forage.
Q6: What was the production capacity of Kainai Forage before partnering with Indigena Capital?
A6: Before partnering with Indigena Capital, Kainai Forage's annual production was 15,000 metric tonnes.
Q7: How has the production capacity of Kainai Forage increased since partnering with Indigena Capital?
A7: Since partnering with Indigena Capital in 2019, Kainai Forage's production capacity has increased from 15,000 metric tonnes to over 50,000 metric tonnes in just the first cut harvest.
Q8: What is the significance of Kainai Forage's achievement in surpassing 50,000 metric tonnes in its first cut harvest?
A8: The achievement highlights the success of the business model adopted by Kainai Forage and underscores the dedication and hard work of its staff, community, and farming partners. It also demonstrates the potential for Indigenous Communities to reclaim and enhance their agricultural heritage through strategic investments and modern techniques.