Local Wabash County farmer, Aaron Seals recently directed a $2,500 America’s Farmers Grow Communities donation, sponsored by Bayer Fund, to the Mount Carmel Junior High School Band.  The America’s Farmers Grow Communities program, sponsored by Bayer Fund, partners with farmers to provide grants to local nonprofits to help their communities.  Through the program, farmers enroll for the chance to direct a $2,500 donation to a local eligible nonprofit organization of their choice.

Mrs. Ellen Wall, Band Director at MCJHS, was excited to receive word that they had been nominated and chosen for the donation.  

MCJHS Band will use the funds to purchase new instruments specifically a new ¾ size tuba!

“I am so thankful for this donation. Donations like this enable us to purchase larger instruments that exceed our regular budget and that of our band families.” said, Ellen Wall, Mount Carmel Junior High Band Director.

Since 2010, the America’s Farmers programs have awarded more than $57 million to nonprofits, aspiring ag students, and public schools across rural America. Farmers know the needs of their communities best, so the America’s Farmers programs rely on them to help identify the most worthy causes.

“Farmers truly understand the needs of their communities and where the opportunities to strengthen them exist. We partner with them to identify the nonprofit organizations that benefit from Grow Communities donations,” said Al Mitchell, Bayer Fund president. “Each donation shines a light on the organizations that are making a positive difference in rural communities across the country. Bayer Fund is proud to partner with farmers to give back in rural America.”