America’s Farmers making a positive impact in Illinois
Farmer Enrollment going on now for the
Grow Communities Monsanto Fund
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[August 21, 2015]
ST.
LOUIS (August 19, 2015) – America’s Farmers Grow Communities will
partner again with farmers to award more than $3.3 million to
community nonprofits across the country. In Illinois, 97
organizations will receive donations in 2016. Sponsored by the
Monsanto Fund, the program’s purpose is to make a positive impact in
rural communities by giving farmers a chance to direct $2,500
donations to eligible nonprofit organizations of their choice.
Farmer enrollment for Grow Communities is going on now through Nov.
30, 2015.
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Since the program’s inception, farmers have directed donations to
help fire departments purchase equipment and complete training, send
FFA and 4-H groups to contests and conventions, provide food
pantries with meals to serve those in need and boost agriculture
curriculum in rural school districts. Other beneficiaries of the
program have included health care organizations, youth and community
centers, state parks and economic development programs, among many
others.
“Thanks to the participation of farmers from across the country,
more than 7,000 nonprofit organizations have received donations
through Grow Communities in the past five years,” said Deborah
Patterson, Monsanto Fund president. “We are excited to team up with
farmers once again to help support the causes that mean the most to
them and strengthen rural America.”
Illinois farmers can enroll in the program and find a complete list
of program rules and eligibility information at
www.GrowCommunities.com or by calling 877-267-3332 toll-free.
Program winners will be announced in January. Follow Grow
Communities’ new Facebook page to learn more about the program and
connect with past winners at facebook.com/AmericasFarmersGrowCommunities.
America’s Farmers Grow Communities is part of the America’s Farmers
initiative. Since 2010, the America’s Farmers campaign and programs
have advocated on behalf of farmers and their efforts to meet
society’s needs through agriculture. Today, consumers are more
interested than ever in agriculture and how food is grown. Farmers
and others in the industry are joining in on the conversation to
help raise awareness about agriculture and share their stories with
their communities. Learn more atcfiengage.org.
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. The outreach programs include:
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America’s Farmers Grow Rural Education supports
rural education by offering farmers the chance to nominate local
school districts, who can compete for a $10,000 or $25,000
merit-based grant to enhance math and science education.
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America’s Farmers Grow Ag Leaders gives students
pursuing a career in agriculture the opportunity to earn a
$1,500 scholarship towards their education.
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America’s Farmers Mom of the Year celebrates
women in agriculture by offering the chance to win up to $10,000
and the title of “National Farm Mom of the Year”.
To learn more, visit America’s Farmers at
www.americasfarmers.com.
About the Monsanto Fund
The Monsanto Fund, the philanthropic arm of the 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.
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