ARCANUM – Rob-See-Co, an independent seed company located in Elkhorn, Neb. is proud to announce the recipients of the 2024 Rob-See-Co Rural Library Grant program. Established in 2023 to mark the company’s 10th anniversary and honor Agnes Robinson’s dedication to the rural library in Waterloo, Neb., this grant program celebrates her legacy. Agnes was the great grandmother of the current CTO, Jim Robinson. Due to the enthusiastic response in its inaugural year, the company has continued to offer these grants

“We are excited to once again provide these rural library grants in 2024,” said JIm Robinson, Chief Executive Officer of Rob-See-Co. “Last year, we gained a deeper understanding of the financial needs facing rural libraries and saw firsthand the positive impact a single grant can have on community programming. These grants reflect our commitment to supporting our dealers, growers, and the communities we serve, while also paying tribute to my family and the history of Rob-See-Co.”

This year, over 175 rural libraries across Rob-See-Co’s market area applied, requesting funding for projects such as expanding book collections, upgrading technology, and developing after-school programs and community gardens. A total of $5,000 has been awarded to 11 libraries in Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, North Dakota, Nebraska, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. Checks will be delivered by Rob-See-Co representatives in November and December.

“We are so excited and thankful to be a recipient of the Rob-See-Co Rural Library Grant,” said Monica Mader, Director, Burlington Branch Coffey County Library. “Our STEAM program both in the library and in the school has been very successful. We are looking forward to being able to expand our STEAM kits to include balance activities and to purchase supplies to increase the number of STEAM stations we provide during our programs. We have been trying for a couple of years to get funding so we can add new activities for our kids. This grant has given us the means to provide new learning opportunities and fun to the youth in our community. Thank you!”

Locally, Arcanum Public Library as received funding.

To learn more about Rob-See-Co, visit www.robseeco.com.