Marysville Farmer Wins and Donates $2500 to Oketo Fire Department

A Marysville Farmer wins $2,500 for the Oketo Volunteer Fire Department.  Kurt Obermeyer of Marysville, Kan. has been selected as a winner in America’s Farmers Grow Communities^SM, which gives farmers the opportunity to win $2,500 for their favorite local nonprofit organizations. Obermeyer has designated Oketo Volunteer Fire Department to receive the award in Marshall County.  

Members of Oketo Volunteer Fire Department, Kurt Obermeyer and a Monsanto representative will participate in a check presentation ceremony on Tuesday, February 21^st at 7:30 p.m. at the Oketo Volunteer Fire Station. 

In 1,245 eligible counties in 39 states, farmers could win $2,500 for their favorite community nonprofit.  The Monsanto Fund expects to invest more than $3.1 million in local communities.