Community Engagement
Building vibrant communities through economic development, charitable giving, employee volunteerism and partnerships
Cargill is committed to conducting business with integrity, operating responsibly, enriching communities and nourishing the world.
Cargill’s charitable giving in fiscal year 2018 provided $57.1 million in total charitable contributions across 54 countries to advance programs that make a difference. Our businesses, facilities and employee-led groups support civic and non-profit organizations in their local communities.
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Cargill invests in local communities through economic development, partnerships and giving combined with the volunteer efforts of our employees.
Farming families, the cornerstone of sustainable cocoa
Agricultural services, trainings and inputs for cocoa farming often don’t reach women. Yet women play a vital role in cocoa production and the livelihood of the household including by generating alternative income.
Cargill on Envoyé Spécial’s sustainable cocoa report
Envoyé Spécial (France 2) broadcast a report on cocoa production on 10 January 2019, in which Cargill was featured. This article offers more information on Cargill’s commitment to eliminating child labor and deforestation from our cocoa supply chain.
Prospering with pigs
A new training program helps women hog farmers in China grow their businesses.
Cargill brings together global farmers to find common ground in Iowa
Ten farmers from the Global Farmer Network visited a Cargill corn mill and biorefinery to share their stories and find solutions to common problems.
Cargill Global Scholars
The Cargill Global Scholars program provides financial support and leadership development opportunity to undergraduate students from around the world. Visit the Cargill Global Scholars website.
Cargill Cares Councils
Through more than 350 Cargill Cares Councils, our employees around the world contribute millions of dollars and lend more than 100,000 hours of their time and talent to volunteer activities that have a local impact.