Lead Summary
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Local representatives of Pioneer Seeds recently awarded a $5,000 grant to the Luverne Fire Department to offset the costs of protective equipment for firefighters. The funds were awarded through Pioneer’s “Community Betterment Grant,” which supports community-based organizations as recommended by Pioneer employees and sales representatives. Grants are given to communities that support quality-of-life initiatives where Pioneer sales representatives, employees and customers live and work.