DULUTH,
Ga., May 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The AGCO
Agriculture Foundation (the "Foundation"), a private foundation
with the vision to prevent and relieve hunger through sustainable
agriculture development, announced a new partnership with The Do
More Agriculture Foundation. With a commitment of $150,000 for three years, the AGCO Agriculture
Foundation is dedicated to supporting farming communities across
the U.S. and Canada, with an emphasis on connecting farmers to
mental health resources and increasing awareness of their
capabilities and benefits.
This new partnership with The Do More Agriculture
Foundation exemplifies a shared goal to cultivate resilience,
provide support and break down the stigma associated with mental
health within the agriculture community across the U.S. and
Canada.
"We recognize the distinct pressures that farmers face in their
day-to-day work. As a Foundation, we are committed to supporting
programs and initiatives that make a real difference in the lives
of farmers and their families," said Roger
Batkin, Chair of the AGCO Agriculture Foundation "By growing
the farmer mental health initiative to the U.S. and Canada, we hope to further address the growing
mental health crisis among farmers and provide them with the
assurance that help is available."
Through this partnership, the AGCO Agriculture Foundation is now
the presenting sponsor for the #TalkItOut video series, which aims
to foster open discussions on mental health issues relevant to the
agricultural community. The partnership will also lead to the
creation of co-branded mental health support stickers equipped with
QR codes to link farmers to instant local mental health
resources.
Additionally, the partnership will support mental health
workshops and training. The workshops focus on raising awareness
about mental health, addressing challenges and providing farmers
with tools to manage stress and increase overall mental
wellbeing.
"We are thrilled about the potential of our partnership with the
AGCO Agriculture Foundation and the profound impact it will have on
farming communities," says Megz Reynolds, Executive Director of Do
More Agriculture. "The AGCO Agriculture Foundation's commitment to
supporting mental health initiatives aligns perfectly with our
mission, enabling us to expand our reach and provide critical
resources to even more farmers in need of mental health
support."
This follows AGCO's recent announcement of the Foundation's
partnership with Rural Aid to support farmers' mental health and
well-being across Australia.
About AGCO
AGCO (NYSE: AGCO) is a global leader in the
design, manufacture and distribution of agricultural machinery and
precision ag technology. AGCO delivers value to farmers and OEM
customers through its differentiated brand portfolio including core
brands like Fendt®, GSI®, Massey Ferguson®, PTx and Valtra®. AGCO's
full line of equipment, smart farming solutions and services helps
farmers sustainably feed our world. Founded in 1990 and
headquartered in Duluth, Georgia,
USA, AGCO had net sales of approximately $14.4 billion in 2023. For more information,
visit www.AGCOcorp.com. For company news, information, and events,
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About AGCO Agriculture Foundation
Founded by AGCO
Corporation (NYSE: AGCO) in 2018, the AGCO Agriculture Foundation
is a private foundation with the vision to prevent and relieve
hunger. The Foundation promotes impact programs that support food
security, enhance sustainable agricultural development and build
the necessary agricultural infrastructure in marginalized farming
communities. The Foundation is domiciled in Vaduz, Liechtenstein and its operations are managed
from Abbey Park, Stoneleigh,
United Kingdom. For more
information, visit https://www.agcofoundation.org/
About The Do More Agriculture Foundation
The Do More
Agriculture Foundation is the national voice and champion for
mental health in Canadian agriculture and is changing the culture
to one where all are encouraged, supported, and empowered to take
care of their mental wellbeing. By collaborating with industry,
government, and those working to address mental health, we can and
will make a substantial Impact. For more information, please visit
https://www.domore.ag/
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