Boost the ‘Boro $2,500 recipient of Monsanto grant

04-05-2011, Bladenboro Historical Society, Bladenboro, North Carolina

Thanks to Bladenboro farmer Joyce Walters and the “America’s Farmers Grow Communities Project,” Boost the ‘Boro, Incorporated was presented a check for $2,500 during a special ceremony on Monday night.

Tally McCall was on hand to present the donation on behalf of the Monsanto Corporation, which sponsors the awards. The program supports farming communities by offering farmers the opportunity to win the grant for their favorite community charity.

Mrs. Walters is a tireless volunteer for Boost the ‘Boro, a grassroots initiative to bring about economic growth, pride and prosperity to the

Bladenboro community. (The non-profit is best known for its annual Beast of Bladenboro festival.)

Mrs. Walters commented in her acceptance speech, “Although Monsanto is a corporate giant doing business on a global scale, they have not forgotten the farming communities across America.”

Due to its success, the program has expanded nationally to 38 states and 1,201 counties.

Boost the ‘Boro plans to use the money to improve a downtown “green spot” with picnic tables and a flagpole. According to outgoing

president Berry Lewis, “we just want to offer citizens a place to stop and enjoy a picnic lunch.”

As mentioned, Joyce is a tireless volunteer for Boost the ‘Boro; however, her volunteer work goes on in other organizations, including Galeed Baptist Church near Bladenboro.

Whenever you can, share your appreciation to Joyce Walters and your local Monsanto representative. †

- Hiram Hester

About Monsanto - Monsanto Company is a leading global provider of technology-based solutions and agricultural products that improve farm productivity and food quality. The company seeks to help farmers grow more food on less land with fewer resources and with less overall effect on the environment.

The company, headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, employs approximately 13,000 people worldwide. Its products include agricultural herbicides, field seeds, seed biotechnology traits, swine genetics and a dairy pharmaceutical.

Familiar Monsanto brand names including Roundup® agricultural herbicides, DEKALB®, Asgrow®, YieldGard®, Bollgard®, Roundup Ready®, Posilac® 1 Step™ and Monsanto Choice Genetics®.

Monsanto Company is committed to supporting the sustainability and growth of the agricultural industry — whether it is through advancements in biotechnology or fostering the next generation of young leaders. In addition to this Outreach Grant program, Monsanto supports many other educational efforts. †

Monsanto Fund Grant Awarded to Boost the ‘Boro
“Although Monsanto is a corporate giant doing business on a global scale, they have not forgotten the farming communities across America.” - Joyce Walters, Farmer Applicant