Emerson Elementary (Brian Neben, Central Nebraska Today)
KEARNEY — Local farmer Jeremy Schulte recently directed a $5,000 Bayer Fund America’s Farmers Grow Communities donation to Emerson Elementary in Kearney. This is the second donation in the last two years.
Emerson will use the funds to purchase fitness equipment, technology, and STEM materials.
“We are so grateful to Mr. Schulte and Bayer for this generous donation to Emerson. This funding will positively impact students from Emerson for years to come,” said Emerson Principal Meredith Johnson. “The funds will allow us to expand our STEM exploration, as well as encourage curiosity, develop problem-solving skills, foster creativity, promote collaboration, and build resiliency amongst our students at all grade levels.”
In 2022, Bayer Fund revamped America’s Farmers Grow Communities program, making it easier for farmers across the country to find and fund the organizations and institutions that keep their communities thriving. This included doubling the individual donations to $5,000, up from $2,500 in previous years to provide a greater impact to local rural communities.
For over a decade, Grow Communities has partnered with farmers to direct funds to programs and organizations that contribute to their communities’ health and vibrancy, such as food banks, schools, and youth agriculture programs. Since the America’s Farmers programs began in 2010, the initiatives have awarded nearly $65 million to such programs.
Farmers can now enroll for the opportunity to direct Grow Communities donations. To learn more about the enrollment process and how America’s Farmers programs are making an impact, visit www.Americasfarmers.com.
