WAVELAND — Local farmer Darren Simpson recently directed a $2,500 America’s Farmers Grow Communities donation, sponsored by Bayer Fund, to Waveland Strong Inc.
Waveland Strong Inc. will use the funds to partner with other Waveland-area organizations to do on-going community outreach, begin new programs, and finalize existing community beautification projects.
“Waveland Strong cannot thank Darren and his family enough for their generosity. This donation will go a long way toward strengthening our small-town community,” said Troy Phillips, Waveland Strong president. “Because of this donation, our organization can offer more opportunities for individuals and families in Waveland.”
The organization will celebrate the donation at 7 p.m. Aug. 21 at the Waveland Town Park during the final 2020 Farmer’s Market.
Since 2010, the America’s Farmers programs have awarded more than $57 million to nonprofits, aspiring ag students and public schools across rural America.
The Grow Communities program partners with farmers across the country to provide nonprofit organizations with resources to strengthen their local communities. Each August, farmers can enter for the chance to direct a $2,500 Grow Communities donation to a local eligible nonprofit of their choice. 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.
“Farmers truly understand the needs of their communities and where the opportunities to strengthen them exist. We partner with them to identify the nonprofit organizations that benefit from Grow Communities donations,” said Al Mitchell, Bayer Fund president. “Each donation shines a light on the organizations that are making a positive difference in rural communities across the country. Bayer Fund is proud to partner with farmers to give back in rural America.”
To learn how you can be an America’s Farmers Grow Communities recipient, visit www.AmericasFarmers.com. The America’s Farmers Grow Communities 2021 program kicked off Aug. 1 and farmers once again have the opportunity to enroll for a chance to direct a donation to a local eligible nonprofit of their choice.
