HRI Receives $25,000 Syngenta Contribution

The Horticultural Research Institute and its Endowment Fund, the research division of the American Nursery & Landscape Association announced it received a donation from Syngenta in Greensboro, N.C., to move the Syngenta Professional Products Fund from the $25,000 Silver Circle to the $50,000 Gold Circle. Chuck Buffington, lawn and garden business strategy manager of Syngenta announced the commitment during the HRI reception held in Vail, Colo. this summer. 

“We are pleased to continue our support of HRI and ANLA through this donation. Syngena understands its corporate responsibility to contribute to research and to causes that further the industry," Buffington says. "We are humbled and honored to fulfill that responsibility here and to be able to add value to and deepen our partnership with one of the industry’s most valuable associations.” 

Syngenta is a world-leading agribusiness committed to sustainable agriculture through innovative research and technology.  The company is a leader in crop protection, and ranks third in the high-value commercial seeds market. Further information is available at www.syngenta.com.

Founded in 1962, HRI has directed more than $4.2 million of industry funds to some 600 research projects covering the full range of production, environmental and business issues important to the trade.  HRI distributed $335,000 in grants and scholarships for 2006. The HRI Endowment Fund is the primary source of project funding.  Created in 1975 as HRI’s philanthropic arm, the Endowment Fund now stands over $8.5 million committed by nearly 160 individuals, associations and corporations. The Endowment Fund’s principal remains invested and untouched; only investment earnings fund HRI grants.  Those wanting more information about HRI grant programs or making a gift to HRI should contact Teresa Jodon at 202-789-2900 or fax 202-789-1893.