One Audrain County nonprofit organization could win a $2,500 gift from an Audrain County grain farmer, compliments of Monsanto Co.
Monsanto created the contest as a way of thanking farmers – who are major seed and herbicide customers – for their contributions to the economy. This is the first year the St. Louis-based agricultural company has offered the competition.
According to local Farm Bureau officials, there are several area farmers who would qualify – as a Monsanto customer – to enter the contest and help the non-profit agriculture or civic organization of their choice.
Monsanto calls the contest "America's Farmers Grow Communities Project." Farmers who plant more than 250 acres of corn, soybeans or cotton are eligible to enter if they live in the state's most productive grain-production counties.
Audrain County is one of 57 Missouri counties that have more than 50,000 acres planted in corn, soybeans or cotton. The $2,500 award will be presented in each of the counties. Farmers who qualify can go online and submit the name of their favorite non-profit organization – which could be a local 4-H, FFA or even a volunteer fire protection district.
Dennis Becker of Becker Brothers Farm in Mexico said he and his brother Phil are thinking about entering their favorite non-profit, and the likely nominee would be Audrain County 4-H.
Gary Schutte and his cousin, Dwayne Schutte, of Mexico, are two other local farmers who qualify to enter the drawing. The 4-H Center would also be Gary's charity of choice if he enters.
"We're really thinking about it," Dennis Becker told The Ledger Thursday. "That's a decent amount of money, and the 4-H Center has done a lot of good over the years for the community."
Auxvasse farmer Kenny Brinker already entered, and chose the North Callaway FFA as his favorite organization.
Monsanto supports the contributions farmers make to their communities and encourages Audrain County and all eligible farmers to participate in the America's Farmers Grow Communities Project.
Farmers, age 21 and older, who are actively engaged in farming a minimum of 250 acres of corn, soybeans or cotton can take advantage of the program. No purchase is necessary to enter the contest.
Eligible farmers can register their favorite non-profit by visiting the Web site www.growcommunities.com, or call (877) 267-3332 to receive registration information by mail. A list of rules and eligible counties can be found at the above Web site, and the application process takes less than five minutes to complete.
A random drawing will be held at the end of the month and the winners will be announced the middle of March. The $2,500 award will be presented in the name of the farmer nominating the group.
Deadline for entries is Feb. 28.
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One Audrain County nonprofit organization could win a $2,500 gift from an Audrain County grain farmer, compliments of Monsanto Co.
Monsanto created the contest as a way of thanking farmers – who are major seed and herbicide customers – for their contributions to the economy. This is the first year the St. Louis-based agricultural company has offered the competition.
According to local Farm Bureau officials, there are several area farmers who would qualify – as a Monsanto customer – to enter the contest and help the non-profit agriculture or civic organization of their choice.
Monsanto calls the contest "America's Farmers Grow Communities Project." Farmers who plant more than 250 acres of corn, soybeans or cotton are eligible to enter if they live in the state's most productive grain-production counties.
Audrain County is one of 57 Missouri counties that have more than 50,000 acres planted in corn, soybeans or cotton. The $2,500 award will be presented in each of the counties. Farmers who qualify can go online and submit the name of their favorite non-profit organization – which could be a local 4-H, FFA or even a volunteer fire protection district.
Dennis Becker of Becker Brothers Farm in Mexico said he and his brother Phil are thinking about entering their favorite non-profit, and the likely nominee would be Audrain County 4-H.
Gary Schutte and his cousin, Dwayne Schutte, of Mexico, are two other local farmers who qualify to enter the drawing. The 4-H Center would also be Gary's charity of choice if he enters.
"We're really thinking about it," Dennis Becker told The Ledger Thursday. "That's a decent amount of money, and the 4-H Center has done a lot of good over the years for the community."
Auxvasse farmer Kenny Brinker already entered, and chose the North Callaway FFA as his favorite organization.
Monsanto supports the contributions farmers make to their communities and encourages Audrain County and all eligible farmers to participate in the America's Farmers Grow Communities Project.
Farmers, age 21 and older, who are actively engaged in farming a minimum of 250 acres of corn, soybeans or cotton can take advantage of the program. No purchase is necessary to enter the contest.
Eligible farmers can register their favorite non-profit by visiting the Web site www.growcommunities.com, or call (877) 267-3332 to receive registration information by mail. A list of rules and eligible counties can be found at the above Web site, and the application process takes less than five minutes to complete.
A random drawing will be held at the end of the month and the winners will be announced the middle of March. The $2,500 award will be presented in the name of the farmer nominating the group.
Deadline for entries is Feb. 28.
