Pioneer Hi-Bred Donates $7,000 to NYS 4-H Foundation for 4-H Flood Relief
On January 5, 2012, Pioneer Hi-Bred presented a $7,000 donation to the NYS 4-H Foundation to support 4-H flood relief efforts in New York.
4-H Programs in nine counties throughout New York experienced significant damage in the flooding that followed Tropical Storms Lee and Irene in the late summer of 2011. The New York State 4-H Foundation, in partnership with the New York State 4-H Office, has undertaken a fundraising campaign to assist these 4-H programs in their recovery efforts.
Pioneer Hi-Bred Area Manager David Kosztyo (left) and Account Manager Brian Gillette (right) present a $7,000 check to Elizabeth Searle, director of development of the NYS 4-H Foundation, to support 4-H flood relief efforts in New York.
4-H programs benefiting from the campaign are located in Broome, Clinton, Essex, Fulton/Montgomery, Saratoga, Schoharie, Sullivan, Tioga, and Ulster Counties. 4-H programs in those counties experienced a range of flood damage. Some clubs and individual members suffered animal, equipment, and supply losses. In other areas, 4-H buildings incurred major damage. Donations may be made to the 4-H Flood Relief Fundraising Campaign via the New York State 4-H Foundation by visiting their website at www.nys4hfoundation.org or by calling 315-702-8242. Donors may direct their contributions to a specific county if they so choose.
Pioneer Hi-Bred, a DuPont business headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa, is the world’s leading developer and supplier of advanced plant genetics, providing high-quality seeds to farmers in more than 90 countries. Pioneer provides agronomic support and services to help increase farmer productivity and profitability and strives to develop sustainable agricultural systems for people everywhere. Science with Service Delivering Success™. Community Investment is the philanthropic arm of Pioneer and makes contributions to community-based organizations on behalf of the business and employees. Consideration for community outreach grants are given to communities where Pioneer representatives, employees and customers live and work and that support quality-of-life initiatives to create an improved, sustainable lifestyle for people worldwide.
