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Transforming Lives in Farming Communities

Our philanthropic efforts are all about social responsibility, economic value and environmental impact. We are engaged in support activities for education, community development, sustainable food production, research, innovation, relief efforts and much more.

The AGCO Agriculture Foundation helps us make a difference beyond the communities where we live and work.

Together with nonprofit partners, we are making a meaningful impact for farmers, youth and communities.

Since our launch in 2018, the AGCO Agriculture Foundation has been dedicated to supporting farmers in their efforts to feed the world and empowering local communities. Our work reflects AGCO's commitment to food security and aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

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Impact

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37

Funded projects

55,000

People directly supported

300,000

People indirectly supported

16

countries reached

AGCO Agriculture Foundation

Vision, Purpose and Mission

Our practical approach to food security and sustainable agriculture focuses on supporting farming communities globally and attracting future agricultural leaders.

Areas of Focus

Funded Projects Spolight

At AGCO Agriculture Foundation, we embrace partnerships with nonprofits to initiate impact interventions. Check out a few examples of our past supported projects.

Our Foundation Board

The Board governs the AGCO Agriculture Foundation affairs including new projects, the annual strategic plan, budgets and financial statements.

Board Chair

Roger N. Batkin

Roger N. Batkin leads the AGCO Agriculture Foundation Board and, as Board Chairman, oversees the Foundation's strategy and functions, including finance, legal and operations.

Roger N. Batkin is Senior Vice President, General Counsel, Chief ESG Officer and Corporate Secretary at AGCO Corporation. Mr. Batkin has overall responsibility for AGCO’s legal matters, including the ethics and compliance program, regulatory and securities filings, intellectual property, mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures and other worldwide legal activities. Mr. Batkin also leads the Corporation’s sustainability strategies, activities and public reporting. He is responsible for the corporate administration and records, and supports and counsels the AGCO Board of Directors on governance and other matters.

Mr. Batkin joined AGCO in 2000 as European Legal Counsel.

Prior to joining AGCO, Mr. Batkin was an attorney with an international law firm based in the United Kingdom.

“The AGCO Agriculture Foundation is committed to improving our agricultural communities and the promotion of sustainable agriculture through meaningful and impact-driven initiatives.”

Roger Batkin

Board Member

Damon Audia

Damon Audia is Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of AGCO Corporation. He is responsible for ensuring AGCO is well-positioned to achieve its Farmer-First strategy, delivering significant value to all stakeholders and achieving our growth ambitions.

Prior to joining AGCO in July 2022, Mr. Audia served as Senior Vice President and CFO at Kennametal, Inc. and Carpenter Technology Corporation, consecutively. He also spent 10 years in various leadership roles at The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, including serving as Senior Vice President of Finance for the company's North America division. In addition, Mr. Audia held various financial positions at Delphi Corporation and General Motors.

Mr. Audia received a Master of Business Administration degree from Carnegie Mellon University and an undergraduate degree in general studies from the University of Michigan.

“To achieve food security and agricultural development in vulnerable communities around the world, both private and public sectors must strategically mobilize resources and work together to support farmers.”

Damon Audia

Board Member

Frédéric Devienne

Mr. Frédéric Devienne serves as a Board Member and finance manager for the Foundation and monitors expenditures and donations. Mr. Devienne is Vice President, EME and Global Fendt-Valtra Finance, EME Regional Lead, for AGCO Corporation. Based in Switzerland, Mr. Devienne is responsible for managing AGCO’s financial planning, transactional and expert areas, and business support in Europe, Asia, Australia and export markets. He also serves as Managing Director of AGCO International GmbH. Mr. Devienne worked as well in the U.S., Canada, Germany and France.

Prior to joining AGCO in 2007, Mr. Devienne held the roles of Finance Director, Financial Controller, and Vice President for CNH Industrial and Financial Analyst, Senior Financial Analyst, Assistant Controller, Controller and Finance Director for Case Corporation.

He holds a Master of Business Administration degree with an international business focus from Bowling Green State University in Bowling Green, Ohio, and a graduate business degree from Audencia Business School in Nantes, France.

“To transform the agri-food sector, we must focus on supporting sustainable food production by building the necessary infrastructure for marginalized farming communities to thrive and promoting the fair treatment of farm animals in our agricultural projects globally.”

Frédéric Devienne

Board Member

Louisa Parker-Smith

Louisa Parker-Smith serves as Board Member and Managing Director for the AGCO Agriculture Foundation. She also holds the responsibility of Director Global Corporate Sustainability at AGCO Corporation where she is responsible for developing and leading a comprehensive, integrated and coordinated corporate sustainability strategy across all AGCO regions and brands.

Since joining AGCO in 2012, Louisa has held a variety of positions serving initially as Institutional funding and Stakeholder Relations lead for Africa and Middle East before relocating to Zambia in 2015 as Director of Distribution Development and Director AGCO Zambia.

In 2018 Louisa relocated to AGCO's Atlanta headquarters and served as Chief of Staff to AGCO’s CEO, overseeing various global strategic initiatives. Following this, Louisa was promoted to Global HR business partner, where she supported the Senior Vice Presidents of three global functions, including manufacturing and quality, purchasing and materials management and global product management.

Before joining AGCO, Louisa spent five years with the financial inclusion nonprofit, The Money Advice Trust. In her role as Head of Research and Policy, she commissioned research, led cross-sector initiatives and chaired industry groups influencing U.K. and European legislation and industry codes of practice on consumer protection and financial inclusion following the aftermath of the 2007 U.K. financial crisis.

“The AGCO Agriculture Foundation, through its focus on rural communities and youth engagement, is planting the seeds of sustainability in the hands of the next generation of farmers, cultivating a brighter future for agriculture”.

Louisa Parker-Smith

LL.M., Board Member

Dr. Stefan Wenaweser

Dr. Stefan Wenaweser serves as a Board Member and the legal counsel for the Foundation. Dr. Wenaweser is Partner of Marxer & Partner Attorneys-at-Law in Vaduz, Liechtenstein, where he specializes in the formation and administration of foundations and trusts, litigation and mutual legal assistance matters.

Dr. Wenaweser joined Marxer & Partner Attorneys-at-Law as an Associate in 2003. He was admitted to the bar and became Partner in 2008. Prior to Marxer & Partner, he held the role of Associate with Walch & Schurti Attorneys-at-Law and Judicial Clerk for the Princely Court in Vaduz. 

He holds Magister Juris and Doctor Juris degrees from the University of Innsbruck in Innsbruck, Austria, and a master of law degree from King’s College London in London, England. He also completed the Erasmus Programme at the University of Paris Val-de-Marne in Paris, France.

“The future of our food systems is in the hands of our youth. To attract and retain young people in agriculture, we must prioritize access to knowledge, training and quality agricultural education.”

 

Dr. Stefan Wenaweser

Our Grants

Are you looking for grant funding for your nonprofit organization? Maybe we can help! Grant-making is one way our Foundation forges partnerships with nonprofits to implement impact-driven initiatives that align with our Foundation strategy and programs. Over the years, we have awarded 37 grants to support programs around our thematic focus areas. Requesting grants is through the annual call for grants or by invitation only. 

Call for Applications for Grant (CAG) 2024 is now closed!

If you have any questions, contact the AGCO Agriculture Foundation: 

AGCOagriFoundation@AGCOcorp.com

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News & Announcements

Read some of our Foundation's latest news from around the globe.

AGCO Agriculture Foundation Launches Call for Applications for Grant Cycle

AGCO Agriculture Foundation Donates to BrazilFoundation to Support Flood Response in Southern Brazil

AGCO Agriculture Foundation Partners with The Do More Agriculture Foundation to Support Farmer Mental Health

AGCO Agriculture Foundation Donates $450,000 AUD to Rural Aid Australia

Partners

We continue to build strong partnerships with nonprofit organizations to create sustainable impacts in farming communities.

FareShare logo
Heifer Netherlands logo
Kenya Red Cross logo
World Food Programme Logo
Rural Aid Australia logo
Self Help Africa logo
MANRRS logo
Amigos do Bem logo

Award Recognitions

Distinciones RSC

AGCO Agriculture Foundation received an “International Case” award during the 17th edition of CSR Distinctions (Distinciones RSC) 2020 award ceremony. The award honored the Foundation for its support of food security and health needs in South America during the coronavirus pandemic.

Recognition in SA

Partnership of Sustainability Award

The UN Global Compact Network Ukraine awarded MHP-Gromadi Charitable Foundation and the AGCO Agriculture Foundation Partnership for Sustainability Award 2023 in the category “People” for the outstanding work supplying humanitarian aid kits and early childhood nutrition to internally displaced people in Ukraine.

UN Compact Award

The AGCO Agriculture Foundation is a charitable organization established by AGCO Corporation. It is a separate legal entity from AGCO Corporation with distinct legal restrictions.  AGCO Agriculture Foundation accounts independently for its operations, assets, liabilities and expenses. 

AGCO Agriculture Foundation, Heiligkreuz 6 9490 Vaduz, Liechtenstein. 

To inquire about partnerships and applying for grant funding, please contact AGCOagriFoundation@AGCOcorp.com.