Bringing Support to Rural America – Program Helps Farmers Win More Than
$3 Million in Donations for Their Local Communities
Monsanto Fund’s America’s Farmers Grow Communities Program provides opportunity for farmers to make a difference in rural communities nationwide
· From Aug. 1 – Nov. 30, Clinton-Graceville-Beardsley eligible farmers can enroll in the America’s Farmers Grow Communities program to win a $2,500 donation to direct to a local eligible nonprofit organization
· The America’s Farmers Grow Communities program, sponsored by the Monsanto Fund, provides farmers the opportunity to support and give back to a nonprofit of their choice.
· Since 2010, the America’s Farmers Grow Communities program has given more than $22 million to nonprofits across rural America.
ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Rural communities are the backbone of America, and starting on Aug. 1, 2016, eligible farmers in Clinton-Graceville-Beardsley will have the opportunity to win a $2,500 donation to direct to a local eligible nonprofit organization. As part of the America’s Farmers Grow Communities program, sponsored by the Monsanto Fund, more than $3 million dollars of financial support will be provided to nonprofits across rural America in 2017.
Since the program began in 2010, the America’s Farmers Grow Communities program has awarded more than $22 million in donations to a broad cross-section of organizations that reflect the makeup and character of rural America, including emergency response organizations, schools, youth agriculture programs and many others.
“We are excited to team up with farmers once again to help support the causes that mean the most to them and that have an impact in their local communities,” said Al Mitchell, Monsanto Fund president. “Because of their commitment to this program, thousands of nonprofit organizations have been able to enhance the important programs and services they provide, having a positive impact on the communities they serve.”
To show the true impact of a $2,500 donation, Big Stone County farmer Donald Diekmann directed a donation to Clinton-Graceville-Beardsley where the funds were used toward their fundraising efforts for a new playground at the elementary school.
Clinton-Graceville-Beardsley farmers can enroll in the America’s Farmers Community Outreach program from Aug. 1 to Nov. 30, 2016. Online enrollment, as well as a complete list of program rules and eligibility information, can be found at www.GrowCommunities.com or by calling 1-877-267-3332 toll-free. Consumers can follow Grow Communities on Facebook to learn more about the program at facebook.com/AmericasFarmers.
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About America’s Farmers
The America’s Farmers campaign highlights the importance of modern US Agriculture through communications and community outreach programs that partner with farmers to impact rural America. To learn more, visit America’s Farmers at www.AmericasFarmers.com.
About the Monsanto Fund
The Monsanto Fund, the philanthropic arm of Monsanto Company, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening the communities where farmers and Monsanto Company employees live and work. Visit the Monsanto Fund at www.monsantofund.org.