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As the world responds to the unprecedented challenges presented by the global impact of COVID-19, the Freeborn County Corn and Soybean Growers Association recognize the need to give back to their local community by donating money to the food shelf, according to a press release.

“We recognize many people are struggling financially and may need help to feed their families,” said Freeborn County Corn and Soybean Board chairman Cole Pestorious. “As farmers, we recognize the need for agricultural products to be on the shelves for people who really truly need them.”

To help meet the increased demand, the Freeborn County Corn and Soybean Growers and their checkoff dollars have pledged to donate $3,000 to local area food banks.

“Soybean farmers continue to produce a safe, nutritious product that is shelf-stable to satisfy the need for protein in everyone’s diet,” Pestorious said. “By continuing to work together, we believe we will come out of this pandemic stronger and more unified than ever.”

The Freeborn County Corn and Soybean Growers Association is affiliated with the Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council, which oversees the investment of soybean checkoff dollars on behalf of the nearly 28,000 soybean farmers in Minnesota. The council is governed by the rules of a federally mandated checkoff program that requires all soybean producers pay a fee on the soybeans they sell. This money is used to promote, educate and develop market opportunities for soybeans.