Anheuser-Busch Awards $80,000 Grant to Grand Farm to Support Agriculture Innovation for American Farmers

Today, Anheuser-Busch (NYSE: BUD), a leading American manufacturer and maker of Michelob ULTRA, Busch Light, Budweiser, and Bud Light, announced an $80,000 grant to Grand Farm that brings together farmers, startups, companies, and researchers to develop and test innovative farming solutions. The grant, donated through the Anheuser-Busch Foundation, will support Grand Farm’s efforts to advance agricultural technology, helping American farmers operate more efficiently and supporting farm viability.

This investment reinforces Anheuser-Busch’s longstanding commitment to American agriculture and the farmers who are essential to its business, as the company sources 100% of the barley, rice, and corn for its beers from American farmers. Anheuser-Busch maintains longstanding, intergenerational partnerships with more than 700 farmers across the country. As the first company to achieve U.S. Farmed certification for several of its American beers, Anheuser-Busch proudly encourages consumers to ‘Choose Beer Grown Here’ in support of American farmers.

Damola Oshin, Chief Procurement Officer, Anheuser-Busch said: “American farmers are at the heart of everything we do at Anheuser-Busch, and the quality of our beer starts with the ingredients they grow. We couldn’t brew our beers without our farmer partners, which is why we’re committed to strengthening the future of American agriculture – just as we have for more than 165 years.”

Brian Fransen, a North Dakota barley farmer, said: “Our family farm has partnered with Anheuser-Busch for almost 20 years, and it means a lot to see them investing directly in farmers. Support like this helps us keep producing high-quality crops while adopting new practices that strengthen our farms for the next generation.”

The funding will support Grand Farm’s on-farm trials, including barley-focused projects in North Dakota, one of Anheuser-Busch’s key barley growing regions, alongside Idaho, Montana, and the Midwest. These efforts include exploring barley varieties and alternative nutrient solutions that improve productivity and quality, optimize inputs, and enhance soil health. Through this partnership, Anheuser-Busch is helping generate trusted, independent data that farmers can use to evaluate new technologies and practices.

Dr. William Aderholdt, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Grand Farm, said: “Grand Farm is focused on bringing together agriculture and technology to facilitate solutions for farmers. With Anheuser-Busch’s support, we are proud to continue advancing this collaborative approach and delivering insights that help farmers make informed decisions and improve their operations.”

The grant also supports Grand Farm’s broader programming, including collaborative events, field tours, and the upcoming AgTech Week and Cultivate Conference in June, where farmers, industry leaders, and innovators will gather to explore the future of agriculture.

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ABOUT ANHEUSER-BUSCH  

At Anheuser-Busch, our purpose is to create a future with more cheers. For more than 165 years as a leading American manufacturer, we have delivered a legacy of brewing great-tasting, high-quality beers that have satisfied beer drinkers for generations. As the nation’s top brewer, one of the fastest growing spirits companies, and an insurgent force in energy drinks, we drive economic prosperity nationwide through investments in our people, facilities, and communities. We are the only alcohol company that invests in the U.S. at this scale.

We make the nation’s most iconic beers, ready-to-drink spirits and beyond beer brands, including Michelob ULTRA – America’s #1 top-selling and fastest-growing beer – Busch Light, Budweiser, Bud Light, Stella Artois, Cutwater Spirits, NÜTRL Vodka Seltzer, BeatBox, industry-leading craft beers and non-alcohol beers like Michelob ULTRA Zero. We are guided by our commitment to the communities we call home and to the 65,000 hardworking Americans who bring our products to life. That’s who we are. For more information, visit www.anheuser-busch.com or follow Anheuser-Busch on LinkedIn, X, Facebook, and Instagram.

ABOUT GRAND FARM

Grand Farm is a network of growers, corporations, startups, investors, government, and educators working together to solve problems in agriculture with applied technology. Grand Farm creates events, conferences, and workshops to accelerate problem-solving, and works directly with innovation teams to help them apply innovative thinking within their organizations and provide field management and innovation-as-a-service. Grand Farm also operates a 590-acre Innovation Campus near Casselton, ND, that serves as a space for collaboration, research, and demonstration in developing solutions for farming in the fourth agricultural revolution.