Corteva Grows is our global, Company-wide strategy and program for corporate citizenship and philanthropy. We proudly partner with local and regional communities through outreach programs around the world. We use our expertise to help address nutrition, food security, environment, science and technology education, and quality of life challenges.
We prioritize community impact through the following UN SDGs:
Globally, more than 850 million people in the world face severe food insecurity. This equates to one out of nine people who suffer from chronic hunger.
We are dedicated to advancing sustainable innovations and working with farmers, local businesses, schools, governments, and nonprofits to unlock solutions that help feed the world. Together we can improve food security. Some of our contributions have included:
Increasing smallholder farmers’ access to Corteva sustainable innovations
Collaborating with key stakeholders to leverage gene editing to solve critical challenges faced by vital crops
Planting and harvesting hunger gardens that stock food pantries
Assisting with distribution of food for hungry families
Sharing best practices with smallholder farmers
Helping create new food pantries
Delivering meals to home-bound seniors
Assembling meal pack kits
We support projects and programs that lead to educational achievement and development for youth globally, and build a diverse future agricultural workforce. We cultivate the future through science and technology education with all ages, and broadly increase the tech pipeline, which benefits our business. We collaborate with community partners, educators, organizations, and schools to support events that make science education fun for all ages. Activity areas include agriculture, biology, chemistry, engineering, information technology, nutrition, marketing, sales, and more. Participants learn about career opportunities in agriculture and become familiar with progressive skill sets and professional competencies like critical thinking, problem solving, leadership, teamwork, and communications.
Community engagement provides opportunities for open conversations about agricultural technologies, leading to advocacy and support. Our activities for students include:
Opportunities to meet with scientists, engineers, and tech specialists
Engaging science activities at K-12 schools, universities, and community events
Hands-on learning and exposure at science fairs
Our local communities are the heart of our Company. Our initiatives help improve the quality of life in communities where we live and work, striving to meet the unique needs of each.
We are driven by a purpose to enrich the lives of those who produce and consume agricultural products around the world. We strive to create an agricultural ecosystem that naturally supports people, progress, and the planet. We proudly partner with our communities through outreach programs:
Home construction projects to support community housing needs
Roadside litter removal activities to enhance local environmental quality
Youth mentorship programs to foster future leadership
Development of native gardens and outdoor learning areas to promote sustainability education
Tree planting initiatives to contribute to reforestation and carbon sequestration efforts
Key community initiatives
We proudly partner with local and regional communities through outreach programs around the world.
Empowering 2 million women farmers by 2030
We have launched a transformative program aimed at empowering 2 million women farmers across India’s agri-value chain by 2030. This initiative addresses critical issues of equitable access and inclusion in a sector where decision-making and resources are often dominated by men. Currently, women make up 63% of India’s agricultural workforce, significantly contributing to crop production (75%), horticulture (79%), post-harvest activities (51%), and animal husbandry and fishery (95%). Despite their contributions, their work is often unrecognized, and they lack access to vital resources and support.
This project reflects our commitment to gender equality, economic empowerment, and environmental sustainability. By providing women with essential tools, knowledge, and resources, we are paving the way for them to play a leading role in sustainable agriculture, thus boosting rural economies and enhancing food security. The initiative aligns with India’s vision for sustainable development and highlights the importance of public-private partnerships in mainstreaming women farmers. This program not only supports women’s empowerment but also drives the country’s progress toward a sustainable and inclusive agricultural future.