Hope Wagner of Brandon has been selected as a winner in America's Farmers Grow Communities program, which gives farmers the opportunity to win $2,500 for their favorite local nonprofit organizations. The donations are available through the Monsanto Fund.
Wagner has designated the Millerville Fire Department, located in Brandon, to receive the award in Douglas County.
Millerville Fire Department, Wagner and a Monsanto representative participated in a check presentation ceremony at the Millerville Fire Department.
America's Farmers Grow Communities is part of a broad commitment by the Monsanto Fund to highlight the important contributions farmers make every day to society by helping them grow their local communities. The program is designed to benefit nonprofit groups such as ag youth, schools and other civic organizations.
For more information and to see a full list of winners, visit www.growcommunities.com .
