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8 | THE HORMEL INSTITUTE // UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA
The Hormel Institute is reconnecting with its roots in food science research, focused on the critical connections between the foods we eat and human health – leading to disease prevention and control.
This initiative got a major boost with a legacy gift from farm credit cooperative Compeer Financial. The Farm to Wellness Research Fund will support research at The Hormel Institute focused on agricultural commodities produced in the Upper Midwest and their role in preventing cancer and other diseases.
The $1 million legacy gift comes from Compeer Financial’s donor-advised fund, the Agriculture and Rural Initiative, created through their corporate giving program, the Fund for Rural America. While Compeer Financial
is the founding contributor, the fund will be looking for more partners in the future.
“This gift establishes the ‘Farm to Wellness Research
Fund’ paving the way for groundbreaking studies on the connections between agriculture, nutrition and disease prevention. The impact of this research will extend far beyond our organizations to benefit the broader agricultural industry and rural communities we serve.
Jase Wagner, CEO, Compeer Financial
We extend an open invitation to other
leaders, organizations and companies to join
us in providing financial support for this transformative endeavor. Together, we can make a profound impact and advance the health and well-being of all.”
John Monson Chief Mission Officer Compeer Financial
“When I first came across The Hormel Institute and its research on foods that
can prevent and control cancer, the strong connection between our organizations and what we could achieve
was clear. Thanks to our member-owners, we can now support the important work of The Hormel Institute’s food scientists in a major way.”
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