Monsanto Company recently donated $25,000 to Plant it Forward South Carolina, an initiative led by South Carolina Advocates for Agriculture. Plant it Forward SC will provide relief funds to cover a portion of farmers' seed costs for 2016, as well as hay losses livestock farmers had because of the October 2015 flood.

'To say South Carolina farmers are resilient is an understatement,' said James Hunt Bookhart, a district sales manager for Monsanto. 'From drought to floods they dealt with some tough challenges in 2015, and as a resident of South Carolina I saw firsthand the devastating impact this storm had on local farms.'

'On behalf of South Carolina farmers, I cannot thank Monsanto enough for their generous donation to Plant it Forward SC. As an agricultural company, Monsanto understands the difficulties our farmers are currently facing, and their willingness to help is indicative of their commitment to the industry. Many farmers are facing unprecedented challenges, and this donation will help them continue in 2016,' said Agriculture Commissioner Hugh Weathers.

For more information on Plant it Forward SC, or to make a donation, visit http://www.plantitforwardsc.org/. Donations are being accepted through February 29, 2016.

Click here to read the full release from the South Carolina Department of Agriculture.

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