The NEW Cooperative Foundation continues their commitment to supporting local 4-H youth. Recently, the Foundation donated $109,360 to 38 county extension and outreach offices, which will support 5,468 individual 4-H members.
The contribution from the Foundation pays for half of each 4-H member’s dues in NEW Cooperative’s trade territory counties, which includes the following: Adair, Adams, Boone, Calhoun, Carroll, Cass, Cerro Gordo, Cherokee, Clarke, Clay, Crawford, Decatur, Dickinson, Emmet, Franklin, Fremont, Greene, Hamilton, Hancock, Harrison (Missouri), Humboldt, Kossuth, Lucas, Monona, Montgomery, Page, Palo Alto, Plymouth, Pocahontas, Ringgold, Sac, Taylor, Union, Warren, Wayne, Webster, Woodbury, and Wright.
“NEW Cooperative takes great pride in supporting its area youth 4-H programs. We strongly feel that 4-H helps youth build the necessary foundation to become future leaders in our local communities,” stated Gary Moritz, NEW Cooperative Communication Director.
About NEW Cooperative, Inc. and the NEW Cooperative Foundation
NEW Cooperative, Inc. Is a farmer-owned grain, agronomy, energy, and feed cooperative headquartered in Fort Dodge. As a leading agriculture retailer, NEW Cooperative is focused on being an innovative and efficient provider of today’s agriculture markets and services for its more than 28,000 customers and 12,000 members in over 82 communities.
The NEW Cooperative Foundation is the charitable giving entity of NEW Cooperative, Inc. The Foundation is committed to investing in organizations that are dedicated to youth and education, human services, and civic purposes that further enhance the quality of life in our member’s local communities.