Bayer's Grow On Campaign Pt 2

Bayer's Grow On Campaign Pt 2

Bob Larson
Bob Larson
I'm Bob Larson. Allowing growers to stay in-the-know, when it comes to producing the best quality and quantity crops, is the "we're in this together" mentality of Bayer Ag Sciences' 'Grow On' campaign to teach growers how to best share their stories and experiences.

Bayer's Monte Sorensen says it's been well received ...

SORENSEN ... "Really well! We were at a meeting in December out in Washington with some growers, and they really appreciated that we were moving forward and giving them talking points so that they can communicate clearly and easily what the benefits are specifically of some of our products. Back and forth: When you say Washington, which Washington are we talking about? ... Sorry, Washington state! ... Very good ... yeah ... people will love to hear that ... Absolutely!"

I asked Sorensen if this a response to those who use the press to spread negative agendas ...

SORENSEN ... "Part of what we're trying to do, I think in the past, agriculture as a whole, we've allowed other people to tell our story for us and I think this is a pro-active approach for us to enable Bayer as well as our growers to tell the story themselves. And, the feedback that we've received is, 'I want to, but I don't necessarily know what to say or how to say it succinctly.' So, this is our way to reach out and really partner with our growers and say, 'here are a couple of things that you can say when you're asked to help tell your story."

Sorensen says Bayer wants to help farmers Grow On by identifying, applying and communicating sustainable farm practices.

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