ClarksvilleNow.com Reporting
news@clarksvillenow.com
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Tenn. – Local farmer Forest Suiter recently directed a $2,500 donation to the Montgomery County 4-H.
Funded by America’s Farmers Grow Communities, the donation will help the chapter contribute to expenses associated with the new Livestock Arena.
Thanks to the support of farmers across the country, more than $3.2 million is being directed to nonprofits in 1,289 counties in 39 states.
“I used to belong to the 4- H so I wanted to give back to that organization,” Suiter said. “A couple of my kids belong to it as well and I hope this donation will do some good for the youth.”
America’s Farmers Grow Communities works directly with farmers to support nonprofit organizations like the Montgomery County 4-H, 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 $16 million to more than 6,500 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 Forest Suiter.
For a complete list of Grow Communities winners and more program information, visit growcommunities.com.