ST.
LOUIS
(Sept. 9, 2013) - Thanks to farmers across Minnesota, $652,500 has been invested in rural
communities throughout the state. Back for the fourth consecutive year, America’s Farmers Grow Communities, sponsored by
the Monsanto Fund, will be giving farmers the opportunity to win a $2,500
donation for their favorite, local nonprofit organization. Since the program
was piloted in 2010, America’s Farmers Grow Communities has helped
more than 5,200 nonprofit organizations.
Nonprofit organizations continue to search for funding opportunities that will
better enhance their programs. Through the America’s Farmers Grow Communities program,
farmers have been able to support a variety of nonprofit organizations in Minnesota.
- FFA chapters across the state have received a
total of $85,000 in Grow Communities donations.
- Farmers helped put out fires by donating $137,500 to fire and health-related
organizations.
- Service organizations, like food pantries, have received $150,000.
- Grow Communities has donated $150,000 to education organizations.
- Community improvement organizations have received $27,500 through Grow
Communities.
- Many farmers chose to give back to their local 4-H clubs. A total of $70,000
has been donated to 4-H clubs across the state.
America’s Farmers Grow Communities launched
nationally in 2011 and has grown to include 1,289 eligible counties in 39 states.
Farmers and rural community members can now visit GrowCommunities.com or call
1-877-267-3332 and register to win or submit an idea for a nonprofit in need of
funding. This program is part of the Monsanto Fund's overall effort to support
rural communities.
