American Royal Association Receives Grant From Bayer Fund

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American Royal Association Receives Grant From Bayer Fund
Grant funds will help enhance the American Royal’s agriculture education programs throughout 2025

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Dec. 18, 2024) – The American Royal Association has received a grant for $20,000 from Bayer Fund, a philanthropic arm of Bayer in the U.S. The grant will be used to support the American Royal K-12 agricultural education programming in 2025.

“We appreciate the support of Bayer Fund as we strive to enhance our long-standing youth field trip experience and new programs, like AgStem camp, educational clinics and career development events,” said Lauren Luhrs, director of partnerships at the American Royal Association. “Since its founding in 1899, the American Royal has consistently weaved education into its programming. As we have expanded to host events year-round, our focus on education has also grown. This Bayer Fund grant will be tremendously beneficial as we work to impact the future of agriculture.”

The American Royal, whose purpose is to champion food and agriculture, will be using the grant funds to expand several of its education programs for students with minimal exposure to agriculture as well as youth with deep roots in the industry. The Bayer Fund grant will allow the American Royal to enhance these events with supplementary educational materials and take-home resources for participants, and offset costs for event setup, onsite medical care and security teams.

“Bayer Fund is proud to support the American Royal Association and their work to make real, sustainable impacts in the Kansas City area and beyond,” said Al Mitchell, president of Bayer Fund. “Programs like the American Royal’s youth education programs help our neighbors and make our community stronger.”

Bayer Fund supports Bayer, one of the country’s largest life-sciences companies, in achieving its mission of Health for all, Hunger for none by working with organizations and non-profits, like the American Royal Association, to support health and wellness and food and nutrition.

Learn more about the American Royal at americanroyal.com.

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About the American Royal Association
A Kansas City tradition since 1899, the American Royal is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization whose mission is to be the nation’s leader for food and agriculture education, events, and engagement. The American Royal provides opportunities for youth and adults from around the world to engage in high-quality events and experiences, including nationally competitive livestock shows, the world’s largest barbecue competition, regional and national equine shows, youth and professional rodeos, and elementary and secondary education outreach. Support from partners, members, and volunteers help the American Royal achieve its vision of a world where food and agriculture are celebrated, and all generations are committed to its future.

About Bayer Fund
Bayer Fund, a philanthropic arm of Bayer in the U.S., is a nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening the communities where Bayer customers and employees live and work by providing funding for food and nutrition, and health and wellness projects. For more Information visit https://www.fund.bayer.us.

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