Our Engagement

Strengthening Farm Communities

A healthy family in rural America

Farm and rural communities are the backbone and heartbeat of America, and helping them thrive is critical to us at Bayer. 

 

Using our expertise and scale in crop science, pharmaceuticals, and consumer health we are passionate about finding solutions to the most pressing challenges facing farm and rural communities in America – from healthcare access to nutrition to healthy harvests. 

 

As we make strides addressing these issues, our focus and commitment become more clear. Through our vision of Health for all, Hunger for none, we want to see farm and rural communities achieve better harvests and healthier families. 

See Our Vision in Action
Supporting Rural Nonprofits
Growing More with Less
Addressing Rural Food Insecurity
Advocating for Farm Communities
Advancing Rural Health & Nutrition
Supporting Rural Nonprofits
Supporting Rural Nonprofits

We believe farmers know best which institutions and programs in their communities deserve funding, so the Bayer Fund, a philanthropic arm of Bayer, partners with them to direct grant money through the America’s Farmers Grow Communities program. Since 2010, America’s Farmers has awarded more than $63 million to organizations across rural America. 

 

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Corn Field Ready for Harvest
Growing More with Less
Growing More with Less

Farming isn’t just about growing more, it’s about leaving the earth better than the way we found it. And in many cases, that means using fewer resources more sustainably. But farmers are finding it increasingly difficult to conserve resources and protect the earth when demand continues to rise.  

 

Bayer is helping farmers and their communities rise to the occasion by developing seeds, tools, and traits that produce more crops per acre. 

 

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A farmer in his tractor plowing his field
Addressing Rural Food Insecurity
Addressing Rural Food Insecurity

Access to health and food is a fundamental human right, yet many face the reality of not having enough to eat. Farmers and food banks play a vital role in addressing food insecurity – especially in rural communities Bayer Fund, a philanthropic arm of Bayer, grant programs and a variety of other initiatives support food and nutrition programs that target under-served communities, rural communities, and families in need. 

 

Partnering for Change: Luke Bryan #HeresToTheFarmer

Since 2015, Bayer has partnered with Luke Bryan as a presenting sponsor of the country artist’s farm tour to celebrate farmers and fight hunger through the #HeresToTheFarmer campaign. For every share of the hashtag during the campaign window, Bayer provides one meal through the Feeding America network, up to 1 million meals to communities in need. 

 

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Soybean field with the sun in the background
Advocating for Farm Communities
Advocating for Stronger Farm Communities

Health for All Hunger for None is a massive goal that requires all hands on deck. So, Bayer participates constructively and transparently in the political process to give us the best chance at fulfilling our mission serving our customers’ needs.  

 

Farmers support America and we support American farmers. 

 

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U.S. capitol in Washington D.C.
Advancing Rural Health & Nutrition
Advancing Rural Health & Nutrition

A life science company by trade and a people caring company at heart, Bayer is working hard to strengthen farm and rural communities by leveraging the expertise of our healthcare divisions. Here’s a look at the ways we’re elevating human health in the United States. 

 

Engineering Medicines to Fight Disease

Bayer pharmaceuticals develops medicines that help communities fight disease in treatment areas such as cancer, cardiovascular, renal, hematology, and hormonal and reproductive health.

 

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Products for the Everyday Health Consumer

Empowering personal health and wellness through non-prescription medicines, nutritional supplements, cough, cold and allergy care, and other self-care solutions. 

 

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Medical Technologies that Fuel the Innovation Cycle

From imaging to drug discovery, Bayer’s medical technologies give us the edge we need to accelerate healthcare innovation. And as we continue to innovate, we expand our ability to improve life for entire communities. 

 

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