Pictured are in front (l-r) Kevin Hulsebus, representing Monsanto, Shelley Smith and Keith Smith, presenting a check to the Gladbrook Fire Department for $2,500, at their regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, March 4. Also pictured are the members of the Gladbrook Fire Department.

Keith and Shelley Smith of Gladbrook were winners in America’s Farmers Grow Communities, sponsored by the Monsanto Fund, which gives farmers the opportunity to win $2,500 for their favorite local nonprofit organization. Since 2010, with the help of farmers, America’s Farmers Grow Communities, sponsored by the Monsanto Fund, has invested over $19 million, to over 7,000 nonprofit organizations across rural America. The program offers farmers the chance to direct a $2,500 donation to their favorite community nonprofit organization, such as 4-H, FFA, food pantries, schools, fire departments and more. One winner is selected in each of the 1,324 counties in 40 states. America’s Farmers Grow Communities is part of a broad commitment by the Monsanto Fund to highlight the important contributions farmers make everyday to our society by helping them grow their local communities.