2016-10-4: Program helps farmers direct more than $3 million in donations to rural America

Tuesday, October 4th 2016

Rural communities are the backbone of America, and now through November 30, 2016, eligible farmers residing in eligible counties across the country 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, farmers will direct more than $3 million dollars of financial support to eligible 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. Eligible farmers can enroll or learn more about the program by visiting www.GrowCommunities.com, or calling 1-877-267-3332. Additional information can also be found on Facebook at facebook.com/AmericasFarmersGrowCommunities.