About Cargill

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 2017 was $54.7 million 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.

In this section

Cargill invests in local communities through economic development, partnerships and giving combined with the volunteer efforts of our employees.

Counting sheep: How a training program in Indonesia is helping farmers grow their businesses

Cargill’s Rural Development Program aims to improve animal health and farm productivity.

[Asia Pacific]/[Indonesia]

Cargill’s 2018 annual report highlights commitment to vibrant food and agriculture

Aug. 07, 2018

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Cargill Coop Academy helps upskill West African cocoa farmers

On the occasion of the 2018 International Day of Cooperatives, learn more about Cargill's work to help farmer organizations

[EMEA]/[Ghana]

Cargill employees worldwide celebrate “Earth Day Every Day”

From Earth Day in April to World Environment Day in June, more than 8,316 employees in 39 countries logged over 11,000 volunteer hours.

[Global]/[United States (USA)]

In India, building classrooms and a brighter future

A partnership between Cargill, Swiss development organization Action de Soutien à l’Enfance Démunie and Lotus Petal Foundation provides education for K-12 students from low-income families free of cost.

[Asia Pacific]/[India]

Cargill-supported National School Meals Programme establish better nutrition in primary schools

Jun. 06, 2018

[Asia Pacific]/[Indonesia]

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.