News Release - February 5, 2009

Agrium Advanced Technologies Commits to Support
Environmentally Responsible Organizations in the Golf Industry
 Earth-Friendly Products and Partnerships Help Promote Smarter Ways to Grow

February 5, 2009 – Agrium Advanced Technologies (AAT), a leading manufacturer of slow- and controlled-release fertilizers and micronutrient products, has partnered with several environmental organizations as part of an ongoing initiative to become a leader in environmental stewardship and sustainability.

The company’s earth-friendly product line includes slow- and controlled-release products—POLYON®, XCU™, NITROFORM®, NUTRALENE®, DURATION CR® and PRECISE®—that rely on unique technology to minimize leaching and nutrient loss which reduces environmental impact.

“Our controlled- and slow-release technologies enhance the environmental and plant growth performance of our products,” Bill Boycott, president of AAT said. “It’s rewarding to produce fertilizers and plant protection products that help protect the environment.”

In addition to their earth-friendly products, AAT is committed to supporting environmentally responsible organizations.

“We chose to get involved with organizations that take sustainability as seriously as we do,” Bryan Gooch, marketing manager of AAT said. “We have aligned ourselves with several groups whose missions are similar to our own.”

One of AAT’s most notable affiliations is with the Environmental Institute for Golf (EIFG).
The Institute is committed to strengthening the compatibility of the game of golf with the natural environment. EIFG relies upon sponsors to help fund their programs and AAT has made a three-year commitment to support their e-Learning grant and other important initiatives.

Another key organization that AAT sponsors is with Audubon International, with whom they are an official “Sustainer.” Audubon’s mission is to provide people with the education and assistance needed to practice responsible management of land, water, wildlife and natural resources.

AAT also proudly sponsors Project EverGreen and Responsible Industry for a Sound Environment (RISE)®. Project EverGreen is a coalition of green industry professionals whose mission is to preserve and enhance the green spaces in communities for today and future generations. RISE is a national non-profit organization that represents producers and suppliers of specialty pesticides and fertilizers.

For more information about Agrium Advanced Technologies’ earth-friendly products, please visit http://www.AgriumAT.com or call 888.757.0072.

About Agrium Advanced Technologies
Agrium Advanced Technologies is a strategic business unit of Agrium Inc., a major retail supplier of agricultural products and services in both North and South America and a leading global producer and marketer of agricultural nutrients and industrial products. Agrium Advanced Technologies is the leading manufacturer and marketer of slow- and controlled-release fertilizers and micronutrients in the professional turfgrass, horticulture, consumer lawn and garden and specialty agriculture markets.

Agrium Advanced Technologies’ products include: ESN®, POLYON®, XCU™, NITROFORM®, NUTRALENE®, and DURATION CR® branded fertilizers and PRECISE® controlled-release protection. These products utilize proprietary advanced generation technologies to control nutrient release for improved plant growth and environmental performance.

Agrium Advanced Technologies is a strategic business unit of Agrium Inc. (TSX and NYSE: AGU).

http://www.AgriumAT.com

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