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Crop producers in a variety of markets will have the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of U.S. servicemen and women stationed overseas, with the “Be A Hero, Support A Hero” program from FMC Corporation.

Throughout 2008, FMC will continue its support of the United Service Organization’s (USO) Operation Care Package initiative as part of the company’s ongoing “Be A Hero, Support A Hero” promotion. A $5 donation will be made for each individual who completes the “State of the Industry” survey at various tradeshows and grower events throughout 2008. Individuals can complete the survey by clicking through a few short questions focused on production trends, market shifts, etc.

FMC will make its second donation on behalf of the 194 participants who completed the “State of the Industry” survey at the National Farm Machinery Show, February 13 – 16, in Louisville, Ky. FMC will donate $970 to Operation USO Care Package to send 39 care packages overseas.

More than one million care packages have been distributed to service personnel stationed overseas since the inception of Operation USO Care Package in 2001. Today, the USO distributes nearly 25,000 packages per month to troops around the world.

Last year, FMC donated more than $4,200 to Operation Care Package through the “Be A Hero, Support A Hero” program, resulting in 168 care packages. This year, after two tradeshows, FMC has donated $2,055 and 82 care packages, which is nearly half of its total donation in 2007.