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CONTACT: Michele Cunnane Melissa Sandfort Ray Gilmer, Director of Public Affairs, FFVA
DuPont Crop Protection Donates $30,000 to Research & Education Foundation MEMPHIS, Tenn., Sept. 28, 2005 - DuPont Crop Protection solidified its commitment to the Florida Fruit & Vegetable Research & Education Foundation by donating $30,000 as part of its "Partners in Production" program. The contribution was made during the association's 62nd annual convention on Sept. 28 in Orlando. "Our growers know that to remain
profitable they need Florida-specific research that keeps them
competitive," said Frank Johns, Florida Fruit & Vegetable
Research & Education Foundation chairman. "It is gratifying
to know that DuPont Crop Protection is a dedicated partner in
our efforts to produce the highest quality crops at the lowest
possible costs." The contribution continues the Griffin
L.L.C. tradition of sponsoring the program, which began in 1995.
To date, donations to the foundation have exceeded $300,000 based
on sales of crop protection products from Griffin and DuPont.
"The cornerstone of DuPont is
research, and we're proud to renew the tradition set forth by
Griffin of supporting these industry efforts," said Som Somasundaram,
DuPont Crop Protection Area Sales Manager. "We also hope
that growers take pride in and realize the value of the contributions
they indirectly make toward a great cause." Notable foundation programs that
have been funded through the years include relief for farm workers
hit by hurricanes, methyl bromide alternatives research, disease
management programs, grower education, youth education, specialty
crop promotion and consumer education programs. The Florida Fruit & Vegetable
Research & Education Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non profit
corporation. The foundation was created to support research needs
in the areas of protecting the environment, pest management solutions,
and technological advances. Additionally, the foundation supports
educational opportunities for children of farm workers through
organizations such as the Redlands Christian Migrant Association,
which serves migrant farm families, and youth groups such as 4-H
and the National FFA Organization. Contributions to the foundation
are tax deductible. DuPont is a science company. Founded
in 1802, DuPont puts science to work by creating sustainable solutions
essential to a better, safer, healthier life for people everywhere.
Operating in more than 70 countries, DuPont offers a wide range
of innovative products and services for markets including agriculture,
nutrition, electronics, communications, safety and protection,
home and construction, transportation and apparel. # # #
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