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Monsanto Pledges $500K to Support Hurricane Harvey Relief Efforts |
31-08-2017 |
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Información enviada por: Monsanto |
In response to the recent devastation caused by Hurricane Harvey in
Texas and neighboring states, Monsanto Company announced today that it
will donate $500,000 to assist with disaster relief efforts in the
region.
The American
Red Cross and Feeding
America, through its partnership with Feeding
Texas and other impacted food banks, will each receive $250,000 to
assist with critical needs for families affected by the storm. The
donations will enable the organizations to help those who have lost
homes and businesses, and are in need of food and supplies now and
during the rebuilding process.
“We have all been affected by the images and stories that are surfacing
in Hurricane Harvey’s wake,” said Brett Begemann, Monsanto’s President
and Chief Operating Officer. “Our thoughts are with those who have been
touched by this unprecedented storm, especially all the cotton growers.
We hope these funds will help provide the necessary assistance and
support many will need in the weeks ahead.”
Prior to Hurricane Harvey making landfall, farmers and ranchers in the
region worked around the clock to harvest crops, move livestock and
equipment. Monsanto employs more than 800 people in Texas and has sites
in several communities in the storm’s path, but to date, all employees
are safe and facilities were not significantly damaged.
“As an agriculture company, Monsanto is keenly aware of the ripple
effect a natural disaster can have on the environment and farmers. The
Texas cotton harvest is only about 10 percent complete, and the storm
and flooding have caused tremendous damage to cotton in the field and in
storage,” Begemann added. “We’ll continue to explore how we might be
able to help beyond this immediate-term donation.”
Monsanto is committed to strengthening both farming communities and the
communities where employees live and work, and its employees regularly
give back to communities through volunteerism.
In addition to the company’s donation, Monsanto is also encouraging
employees to donate to the American Red Cross and Feeding Texas/Feeding
America. Monsanto will match all employee contributions to the company’s
designated Hurricane Harvey relief efforts.
About Monsanto Company
Monsanto is committed to bringing a broad range of solutions to help
nourish our growing world. We produce seeds for fruits, vegetables and
key crops - such as corn, soybeans, and cotton - that help farmers have
better harvests while using water and other important resources more
efficiently. We work to find sustainable solutions for soil health, help
farmers use data to improve farming practices and conserve natural
resources, and provide crop protection products to minimize damage from
pests and disease. Through programs and partnerships, we collaborate
with farmers, researchers, nonprofit organizations, universities and
others to help tackle some of the world’s biggest challenges. To learn
more about Monsanto, our commitments and our more than 20,000 dedicated
employees, please visit monsanto.com.
Follow our business on Twitter® at twitter.com/MonsantoCo. |
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