Community Engagement
Building vibrant communities through economic development, partnerships, philanthropy and employee volunteerism.
Cargill is committed to conducting business with integrity, operating responsibly, enriching communities and nourishing the world.
In the fiscal year 2021, Cargill provided $110.5 million in total charitable contributions in 56 countries to support our communities. Cargill businesses and employee-led groups partner with local civic, nonprofit and non-governmental organizations on programs and projects that improve food security and nutrition; support human rights, equity and inclusion; strengthen farmer livelihoods; and advance our commitments in the areas of land use, water and climate.
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Cargill invests in local communities through economic development, partnerships and giving combined with the volunteer efforts of our employees.
Why tech startup Flyability chose Cargill to reach new heights
Learn how Cargill has partnered to help the drone technology startup enter the food and agriculture market.
Read Time: 3 minutes
What does an agronomist do? A day in the life at Cargill.
Learn how conservation agronomists help farmers adopt sustainable agricultural practices to enhance soil health, protect natural resources and improve yields.
Read Time: 8 minutes
Safety first: Meet the people keeping your food safe
Food safety is at the core of our business. It’s how we deliver on our promise to nourish the world every day. Meet four colleagues who make it a reality.
Read Time: 4 minutes
Eyes in the sky: How our drones make cattle ranching easier
Learn how Brazilian cattle ranchers are using Cargill-developed drone technology to help manage their ranch more efficiently.
Read Time: 3 minutes
Trees, land, water: How our employees give back to our planet
See how Cargill employees are volunteering around the world to care for our planet and bring our sustainability priorities to life.
Read Time: 4 minutes
Protecting forests in West Africa: This is how we do it!
Cookstoves, bees, village savings and loan associations, and agroforestry help create a more sustainable cocoa supply chain.
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.