A $2,500 donation from the America’s Farmers Grow Communities program is going to Washington County Extension and 4-H.

Washington County Farmer Kerri Bell won the opportunity to direct the donation, which is sponsored by the Monsanto Fund. Amy Green, Washington County 4-H and youth coordinator, says Washington County Extension is grateful for the donation and “We are excited to work with the Bell family and will use this money to help make our 4-H/Youth programs even stronger and reach our goals.” The program’s goal is to have a positive impact on farm communities by supporting local causes. The program began in 2010, and since then farmers have directed more than $26 million in donations.