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N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – Stutsman County farmer Curtis and Laurie Brown have won the opportunity to direct a ,500 dollar donation from the America’s Farmers Grow Communities program, sponsored by the Monsanto Fund, to Montpelier Public School

Montpelier School will use the funds to increase the availability of individual technology for students in the classroom as the school works towards its 1:1 initiative goal. A portion of the award will also go towards improving the school’s elementary library.

“Our students and staff give a heartfelt thank you to Mr. and Mrs. Brown for this gift. The funds will improve the learning experiences of our students today and in the future” said Superintendent Jerry Waagen.

The Grow Communities program’s purpose is to make a positive impact in farm communities by partnering with farmers to support the causes that are important to them in their communities. Each year, farmers enter for a chance to win a $2,500 donation that they direct to a local nonprofit.

Since the program began in 2010, farmers have directed more than $26 million in donations across a broad cross-section of organizations that reflect the makeup and character of rural America, including food banks, emergency response organizations, schools, youth agriculture programs and many others.

“Farmers have directed funds to more than 8,000 community organizations across rural America since Grow Communities began,” said Al Mitchell, Monsanto Fund president. “Farmers are truly committed to this program because they see the difference the donation makes in their community.”

Photo courtesy of Montpelier Public Schools.