‘So many kids will benefit’ from bicycle outreach program
By Ryan Ridley
Farms.com Business Writer
Since the company’s inception a few months ago, Corteva Agriscience hasn’t wasted any time pursuing a core belief: giving back to local communities.
Following a recent team-building activity, Corteva’s Canadian leadership group built bicycles for area children and families that were identified through Chatham-Kent Children’s Services.
“We’re all about the communities that we exist in. That’s really the most important part of the foundation of our business,” said Bryce Eger, Canadian Commercial Unit Leader for Corteva.
“We need to make sure we are good partners with the communities that we live in.”
Bryce Eger giving his presentation at the community outreach event.
On April 11, the leadership team hosted a community outreach event at its Chatham location, where they invited representatives from Chatham-Kent Children’s Services and families, to receive their new bicycles.
Eger spoke about how the outreach event continues a long tradition of support for Canada’s rural communities.
“Our community investment program allows us the opportunity to provide funding for breakfast programs, farm safety days, agricultural programing, playgrounds, and other things that meet the broader needs within rural communities,” he said.
“But, we also like to be able to do things like this where we can give somebody in need something to have fun with – something that’s more personal. ”
Recipient of one of the bicycles built by Corteva Agriscience tests out his new ride.
Tammy Craeymeersch from Chatham-Kent Children’s Services thanked the Corteva Agriscience team for its support.
“We sincerely appreciate the donation – so many of our kids will benefit from this,” she said.