From left are Jami Deters, Monsanto; Robert Jackson, ECKAN CEO; Damien St. Julien, Just Food warehouse manager; Ann Weick, volunteer,; Robert Schehrer, Lawrence farmer; and Carolyn Ward, Just Food coordinator. Schehrer was selected as the winner in the America’s Farmers Grow Communities program, which gives farmers the opportunity to win $2,500 for their favorite local nonprofit organizations. Schehrer designated Just Food, the Douglas County food pantry in Lawrence, to receive the award. The picture was taken during a recognition ceremony Sept. 29, 2010, at the Just Food warehouse.
Kansas farmers can sign up to win $2,500 for their favorite local nonprofit organizations through America’s Farmer’s Grow Communities, sponsored by the Monsanto Fund.
One farmer in each of the state’s 88 participating counties will win. Eligible area counties include: Douglas, Franklin, Jefferson, Johnson, Leavenworth, Osage, Shawnee and Miami.
In 2010 and 2011, Douglas County farmer Robert Schehrer was chosen and he donated a total of $5,000 to Just Food, the county’s food bank.
Farmers can apply through Nov. 30, by visiting www.growcommunities.com or by calling 877-267-3332. A $1 donation will be made to local United Way chapters for each farmer who signs up.
One winner will be selected at random and the Monsanto Fund will announce winning farmers and recipient nonprofits in January.
Good luck!
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