Beaufort County farmers support the Hazel W. Guilford Memorial Library through America’s Farmers Grow Communities | Eastern North Carolina Now

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    Beaufort County farmers Barbara and Jeff Peed have directed a $2,500 donation to the Hazel W. Guilford Memorial Library. Funded by America's Farmers Grow Communities, the donation will help the library purchase books, magazines, and syndicated programming. The Peeds are regulars at the library, which serves over 2,000 citizens in the community.

    Thanks to the support of farmers like the Peeds, more than $3.2 million is being directed to nonprofits in 1,289 counties in 39 states.

Hazel W. Guilford Memorial Library presented with a $2,500 donation funded by America's Farmers Grow Communities.

    Barbara Peed mentioned how important the donation is to the library, which was damaged by a natural disaster. "Hurricane Irene destroyed this library. My family and I are avid readers and use their materials frequently," she said.

    America's Farmers Grow Communities works directly with farmers to support nonprofit organizations like the Hazel W. Guilford Memorial Library, who are doing important work in their communities. The program offers farmers the chance to win $2,500, which is then donated to the farmer's nonprofit of choice. The search for funding to sustain and enhance programs is a year-round job for nonprofit organizations across the country. Through America's Farmers Grow Communities, farmers have been able to support a variety of groups, such as schools, fire departments, community centers and youth organizations like 4-H and FFA.

    America's Farmers Grow Communities launched in 2010, and has since donated over $13 million to more than 5,200 nonprofit organizations across the country. America's Farmers Grow Communities, sponsored by the Monsanto Fund, is part of the America's Farmers initiative, which highlights and celebrates the important contributions of farmers like Barbara and Jeff Peed.

    For a complete list of Grow Communities winners and more program information, please visit growcommunities.com.

About America’s Farmers

The America’s Farmers campaign is an advocacy program celebrating U.S. farmers through communications, awards and special programs that highlight the importance of modern American agriculture. America’s Farmers initiatives include: ·

• America’s Farmers Grow Communities, which supports rural communities by offering farmers the chance to win $2,500 for their favorite local nonprofit organization.
• America’s Farmers Grow Rural Education, which supports rural education by offering farmers the chance to nominate local school districts, which can compete for a $10,000 or $25,000 merit-based grant to enhance math and science education.
• America’s Farmers Mom of the Year, which celebrates women in agriculture by offering the chance to win up to $10,000 and the title of “National Farm Mom of the Year”.
• America’s Farmers Grow Ag Leaders, which launches this year in Alabama, Georgia, Indiana, Nebraska, North Carolina and South Carolina, and aims to encourage the next generation to remain involved in agriculture by offering students the chance to apply for a $1,500 scholarship.

    To learn more, visit America's Farmers at www.americasfarmers.com.   

About the Monsanto Fund

    The Monsanto Fund, the philanthropic arm of the Monsanto Company, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening the farm communities where farmers and Monsanto Company employees live and work. Visit the Monsanto Fund at www.monsantofund.org.