American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture Donations Highest-Ever in 2013

The American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture relies on donors to fund its initiatives to have an agriculturally literate society - according to Foundation Chairman Bob Stallman. Thanks to generous donor contributions - Stallman says 2013 was a remarkable year of building awareness, understanding and a positive perception of ag through education. Donations in 2013 were the highest-ever in a calendar year - totaling 1.8-million dollars. The Foundation’s focus continues to be volunteer engagement in local communities to foster a deeper understanding of food, fiber and energy. For 2014 - the Foundation has planned urban outreach events, building partnerships in the STEM area, Spanish translations of materials and creation of additional assessment guides for educational resources. To learn more about the Foundation - visit www dot ag foundation dot org (www.agfoundation.org).