Hartsburg-Emden farmer directs
America’s Farmers Grow Communities donation to Hartsburg-Emden FFA
Chapter
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[April 16, 2020]
Local farmer Janet Cross recently directed a
$2,500 America’s Farmers Grow Communities donation, sponsored by
Bayer Fund, to the Hartsburg-Emden FFA Chapter.
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The Hartem FFA Chapter will use the funds to send
students to leadership and educational conferences as well as to
attend FFA contests where they will compete against other local FFA
chapters.
“We can’t thank Janet enough for this donation because it will open
a door of opportunities that our students and chapter wouldn’t have
had without it. We are so grateful!,” said, Sara Barton, Hartem
Agriculture Teacher and FFA Advisor.
Since 2010, the America’s Farmers programs have awarded more than
$57 million to nonprofits, aspiring ag students and public schools
across rural America. Farmers know the needs of their communities
best, so the America’s Farmers programs rely on them to help
identify the most worthy causes.
The Grow Communities program partners with farmers across the
country to provide nonprofit organizations with resources to
strengthen their local communities. Each August, farmers can enter
for the chance to direct a $2,500 Grow Communities donation to a
local eligible nonprofit of their choice. Farmers have directed
donations to food banks, emergency response organizations, schools,
youth agriculture programs and many others that reflect the spirit
and support the vibrancy of rural America.
“Farmers truly understand the needs of their communities and where
the opportunities to strengthen them exist. We partner with them to
identify the nonprofit organizations that benefit from Grow
Communities donations,” said Al Mitchell, Bayer Fund president.
“Each donation shines a light on the organizations that are making a
positive difference in rural communities across the country. Bayer
Fund is proud to partner with farmers to give back in rural
America.”
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To learn how you can be an America’s Farmers Grow Communities
recipient, visit www.AmericasFarmers.com. The America’s Farmers Grow Communities
2021 program will kick off on August 1, 2020, and farmers will once again have
the opportunity to enroll for a chance to direct a donation to a local eligible
nonprofit of their choice.
About America’s Farmers
America’s Farmers, sponsored by Bayer Fund, is focused on strengthening rural
America through three community outreach programs that partner with farmers to
make an impact in communities where farmers live and work.
The programs have given more than $57 million to rural America
since 2010 and include:
● America’s Farmers Grow Communities supports rural communities by allowing
farmers the opportunity to direct a $2,500 donation to their favorite local
nonprofit organization.
● America’s Farmers Grow Rural Education supports rural education by providing
$15,000 merit-based grants to enhance STEM education.
● America’s Farmers Grow Ag Leaders supports students pursuing ag-related
studies by offering $1,500 scholarships towards higher education.
To learn more, visit America’s Farmers at
www.AmericasFarmers.com.
About Bayer Fund
Bayer Fund is a nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening the
communities where Bayer customers and employees live and work by providing
funding for food and nutrition, education and community development projects.
[Sara Barton
Agriculture Teacher & FFA Advisor
Hartsburg-Emden High School] |