News Briefs
Farmers from 11 States And ASA Board Answer The Call To Fight Hunger
February 19, 2009...Source: ASA Leader Letter...The American Soybean Association’s (ASA) World Soy Foundation (WSF) Acre Challenge Campaign is quickly gaining momentum across the country,thanks to individual soybean growers who are pledging the value of an acre of soybeans toward the campaign.
"Acre Challenge is a uniquely exciting way for farmers to support sustainable nutrition. These early acre donations, like seed planted in the spring, will yield a bountiful harvest for malnourished people around the world," said Jared Hagert, member of the North Dakota Soybean Council.
To date, and in addition to pledges from the ASA Board, farmers from Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Tennessee and Wisconsin have pledged the value of a minimum of one acre of soybeans to the Acre Challenge Campaign. It is not too late to pledge the value of an acre of soybeans. Farmers can also visit the WSF booth, 917, at Commodity Classic this year to pledge or hear more about the Acre Challenge effort. Acre Challenge donors will get "campaign ribbons" at Commodity Classic.
