VALLEY CITY, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – Anthony Thilmony, Barnes County farmer, directs America’s Farmers Grow Communities Donation to Barnes County 4-H.

America’s Farmers Grow Communities, a Bayer Fund program, partners with farmers to provide grants to local nonprofits to help their communities. Through the program, farmers enroll for the chance to direct a $5,000 donation to a local
eligible nonprofit organization of their choice.

The America’s Farmers programs have given nearly $65 million to rural America since 2010.

In Valley City, North Dakota, November 28th, local farmer Anthony Thilmony recently directed a $5,000 Bayer Fund America’s Farmers Grow Communities donation to Barnes County 4-H. Barnes County 4-H will use the funds to provide more experiential learning opportunities for Barnes County 4-H members to develop life skills and gain leadership experience.

“We are so thankful that Anthony chose Barnes County 4-H for this donation. We will be able to provide so many more opportunities for our 4-H members because of this donation,” said Alicia Harstad, NDSU Extension Barnes County Agent.

Since 2010, the America’s Farmers programs have awarded nearly $65 million to nonprofits, aspiring Agriculture students and public schools across rural America. Farmers are leaders in their communities, which is why America’s Farmers programs rely on them to help identify the worthiest causes.

Dedicated to making a difference in rural farming communities, the Grow Communities program asks farmers across the country to participate by nominating nonprofit organizations with resources to strengthen their local communities. Last August, farmers entered for the chance to direct a $5,000 Grow Communities donation to a local eligible nonprofit of their choice. Farmers have directed donations to food banks, emergency response organizations, schools, youth agriculture programs and many others that reflect the spirit and support the vibrancy of rural America.

“Bayer Fund is proud to work side-by-side with farmers to identify local eligible nonprofit organizations that are able to provide their residents with solutions that leave a lasting impact,” said Al Mitchell, Bayer Fund president.

To learn more about how America’s Farmers are making an impact, visit AmericasFarmers.com