Hamilton County farmer Kevin Kiser directed a $2,500 donation to Hamilton County 4-H as part of the America’s Farmers Grow Communities program, sponsored by the Monsanto Fund. As part of their mission Hamilton County 4-H will use the funds for 4-H educational programs.
“4-H members are two times more likely to participate in science programs outside of school. Donations like this enable us to continue to reach new 4-H audiences,” said Hamilton County 4-H Youth Development Extension Educator Kathleen Bohde. “Helping youth see that science, especially agriculture science, is all around them every day is important for future career development in STEM fields. These funds will help our 4-H program expand and grow.”
Since the program began in 2010, Grow Communities has partnered with farmers to support non-profit organizations in their local communities. The program has given more than $29 million to farming communities since its inception, including more than $3 million in 2018. Each year, farmers enter for a chance to direct a $2,500 donation to a non-profit they care about in their community. The organizations reflect the makeup and character of rural America, including emergency response organizations, schools, youth agriculture programs, food banks and many others.
“Farmers play a pivotal role in rural communities, and through their commitment to the Grow Communities program, we are able to provide the monetary support these non-profit organizations need to make an impact,” said Monsanto Fund president Al Mitchell. “We’re proud to play a part in helping these rural communities grow and thrive.”
To see if a non-profit in your local community is a 2018 America’s Farmers Grow Communities recipient, visit GrowCommunities.com. You can also learn more about the Grow Communities program by checking out Facebook.com/AmericasFarmers.
- Each year, the America’s Farmers Grow Communities program partners with local farmers to provide grants to local non-profits.
- Grow Communities, which is sponsored by the Monsanto Fund, provides farmers the opportunity to support and give back to nonprofit organizations they care about in their local communities by enrolling for a chance to direct a $2,500 donation to a non-profit of their choice.
- Since 2010, the Grow Communities program has given more than $29 million to non-profits across rural America.
About America’s Farmers
The America’s Farmers campaign highlights the importance of modern U.S. agriculture through communications and community outreach programs that partner with farmers to impact rural America. To learn more, visit America’s Farmers at AmericasFarmers.com.
About the Monsanto Fund
The Monsanto Fund, the philanthropic arm of Monsanto Company, is a non-profit organization dedicated to strengthening the communities where farmers and Monsanto Company employees live and work. Visit the Monsanto Fund at monsantofund.org.
About 4-H
4-H began in 1902 and has since grown into the largest youth development program in the nation. 4-H prepares young people to be leaders in their community and around the world through hands-on experiences alongside their peers and caring adults. Backed by a network of more than 6 million youth, 540,000 adult volunteers, 3,500 professionals and more than 60 million alumni, 4-H delivers research-based programming around positive youth development. 4-H can be found in all 92 Indiana counties as delivered through Purdue Extension.