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John Fleming of Halifax has been selected as a winner in the America’s Farmers Grow Communities program, which gives farmers the opportunity to win $2,500 for their favorite local nonprofit organizations. The awards are available through Monsanto Fund. Fleming has designated the Halifax County 4-H to receive the award.
Fleming has a special connection to the Halifax County 4-H — his wife, Kathleen, is the assistant extension agent and is very involved with 4-H youth development. “It’s a great organization and really benefits the youth in this county,” he says.
“I had heard of this program and was very excited to learn that my husband was the winner for this county,” says Kathleen. “The award will be beneficial for our members and our volunteers.”
The $2,500 donation was awarded at a ceremony held September 25 at the 4-H Horse and Livestock Arena.
In its initial year, the America’s Farmers Grow Communities program has provided nearly 500 farmers in 10 states with $2,500 awards to direct to their favorite nonprofit organization. In total, more than $107,000 was donated to nonprofits in North Carolina. On Sept. 1, the program expanded nationwide to more than 1,200 counties in 38 states. Eligible farmers in North Carolina can enter the contest again now by going to www.growcommunities.com or by calling 1.877.267.3332 and applying by phone.
The America’s Farmers Grow Communities program is part of a broad commitment byMonsanto Company to highlight the important contributions farmers make every day to our society by helping them grow their local communities. More than 20,000 farmers participated in the program, which is designed to benefit nonprofit groups such as ag youth, schools and other civic organizations. Visit www.growcommunities.com to view a complete list of winners.
The Monsanto Fund is the philanthropic arm of the Monsanto Company. Incorporated in 1964, the Fund’s primary objective is to improve the lives of people by bridging the gap between their needs and their resources. Visit the Monsanto Fund at www.monsantofund.org/asp/welcome.asp.
