By 2022, Bayer Fund will double the individual donations to $5,000, up from $2,500 in previous years
Bayer Fund has recently announced the kickoff of the 2022 America’s Farmers Grow Communities programme, which has been revamped to make it even easier for farmers across the country to find and fund the organisations and institutions that keep their communities thriving. From August 2 to November 1, eligible farmers can enrol for the chance to direct a donation to a local eligible non-profit organisation, school STEM or youth agriculture programme. By 2022, Bayer Fund will double the individual donations to $5,000, up from $2,500 in previous years.
America’s Farmers initiatives have awarded more than $60 million to thousands of schools and nonprofit organisations. Since the creation of Grow Communities in 2010, farmers have played a key role in directing funds to programmes and organisations that contribute to their communities’ health and vibrancy, such as food banks, schools and agriculture programmes.
“We can’t thank our local farmers and the Grow Communities programme enough for their donation and continued support,” said Beth Burrow, Greenfield High School’s ag instructor. “As educators, we’re always looking for ways to engage our students with hands-on experiences, and that’s what we’ve been able to do thanks to Grow Communities.”
Farmers are eligible to enrol in Grow Communities if they are 21 years of age or older and are actively engaged in farming at least 250 acres of any crop.
