Local farmers, the Sonya Buskirk Family, recently directed a $5,000 Bayer Fund America’s Farmers Grow Communities donation to Box Butte County 4-H Program. The Box Butte County 4-H Council will use the funds to help fund the robotics teams in Alliance and new robotics teams in Hemingford as well as support the Box Butte County 4-H Clubs.
“This is a tremendous opportunity for the 4-H program! Being awarded grant dollars for clubs to be able to purchase supplies for the youth can really help grow our programs. Also being able to utilize these funds to help provide youth with further grow opportunities is extremely exciting,” said, Melissa Mracek, Nebraska Extension, 4-H Educator.
Since 2010, the America’s Farmers programs have awarded nearly $65 million to nonprofits, aspiring ag students and public schools across rural America. Farmers are leaders in their communities, which is why America’s Farmers programs rely on them to help identify the worthiest causes.
Dedicated to making a difference in rural farming communities, the Grow Communities program asks farmers across the country to participate by nominating nonprofit organizations with resources to strengthen their local communities. Farmers have directed donations to food banks, emergency response organizations, schools, youth agriculture programs and many others that reflect the spirit and support the vibrancy of rural America.
“Bayer Fund is proud to work side-by-side with farmers to identify local eligible nonprofit organizations that are able to provide their residents with solutions that leave a lasting impact,” said Al Mitchell, Bayer Fund president.