The World Soy Foundation (WSF), the charitable arm of the American Soybean Association (ASA), recognizes the top three supporting states of the Acre Challenge Campaign since early February. These states are helping the WSF to continue reducing malnutrition through the power of soy in the new year. 

The Acre Challenge, a fundraising campaign started by farmers FOR farmers, is a way they can help alleviate hunger and malnutrition around the world by donating the value of an acre of soybeans. The campaign begins Oct. 1 and runs all year. Just one acre of soybeans can make a life-changing difference. Did you know that one acre can be used to make over 43,000 servings of soymilk? That’s enough to feed over 100 children every day for an entire year!

And, without further ado, the number one supporting state so far in this year’s WSF Acre Challenge is…Iowa! In the past four months, Iowa farmers have given over $10,800 in support of the WSF’s mission. Roy Bardole, an Iowa farmer and WSF supporter says:

“A child starved of protein will grow up to be less than they could be. It’s my responsibility as a producer to contribute to a better tomorrow with a generation that can think and reason better. By donating the value of just an acre of soybeans, I can make a difference.”

Coming in second for top Acre Challenge supporters are the farmers of Illinois, raising just over $5,400. Farmers from Illinois know their crop can be a part of the solution to global malnutrition, and have a history of strong support for the Acre Challenge Campaign.

Finally, coming in a close third is North Dakota—raising nearly $5,000 so far. It is because of the support of great states like Iowa, Illinois and North Dakota that the WSF had record fundraising totals for the month of January! This support allows the Foundation to continue doing even more great work in the future to reduce malnutrition through the power of soy.

The Acre Challenge isn’t finished yet, though! To continue helping the Foundation, and get your state to the top of the list, simply calculate the value of an acre of soybeans in your operation (yield multiplied by price) and give the gift of protein today!

Make your donation by visiting www.worldsoyfoundation.org or sending your check to: World Soy Foundation; 12125 Woodcrest Executive Drive, Suite 100; St. Louis, MO 63141.

The World Soy Foundation is a 501c3 charitable organization. Your gift is tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.