STATISTICS show that the U.S. ranks only 25th in math scores and 21st in science compared to 30 industrialized nations. These facts indicate that education is strongly in need of support. To help, Monsanto Fund, the philanthropic arm of Monsanto Co.,is launching America's Farmers Grow Rural Education to aid rural school districts by providing $10,000 and$25,000 grants in 1,245 counties across 39 states. "We believe our rural communities are the heart of America," says Deborah Patterson, Monsanto Fund president. "We want to help strengthen local communities and education systems, especially in the areasof science and/or math. A strong science and math education helps build a foundation for many careers in agriculture,but also will help our students to be more competitive with those in larger cities and other nations."
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