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Culver’s Thank You Farmers® Project Hits $8 Million Donation Milestone
Culver’s Thank You Farmers Project surpasses $8M in donations since 2013, including a record $1.5M raised in 2025 for agriculture’s future.
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Culver’s Thank You Farmers® Project Hits $8 Million Donation Milestone
Culver’s has always worn its Midwest roots proudly—right down to the farm-fresh ingredients behind its ButterBurgers and Fresh Frozen Custard. This week, the restaurant brand shared a milestone that reinforces that connection in a big way: Culver’s Thank You Farmers® Project has officially surpassed $8 million in total donations since launching in 2013.
Even more impressive, 2025 marked a record year, with more than $1.5 million raised to support the future of agriculture through education, advocacy, and community-based partnerships.
A 12-year commitment to the people behind the food
When Culver’s started the Thank You Farmers Project, the mission was simple: support farmers and strengthen agricultural education so the next generation can continue feeding communities for decades to come. Twelve years later, that mission has grown into a nationwide effort powered by local restaurants, community partners, and everyday guests.
As Alison Demmer, Culver’s senior public relations manager, put it: behind every meal served is a network of hardworking farmers. The Thank You Farmers Project is Culver’s way of turning gratitude into action—by investing in the people and programs that keep agriculture strong.
How guests and communities helped raise $1.5 million in 2025
The Thank You Farmers Project is fueled by participation—donations at the register, local fundraising, and limited-time initiatives that make it easy for guests to contribute while enjoying the Culver’s experience.
Here are some of the standout efforts from 2025:
- Green and Gold: Culver’s donated $1 for each rental and digital purchase of the movie Green and Gold, totaling $100,000 donated to three agricultural organizations.
- To Farmers with Love Contest: Guests nominated farmers and ranchers for recognition, with five winnersreceiving a $500 cash prize, a VIP Tim McGraw concert experience at the Field of Dreams, plus Culver’s gift cards and swag.
- Scoops of Thanks Day (11th annual): Guests donated more than $170,000, receiving a single scoop of Fresh Frozen Custard in exchange for a $1 donation supporting local FFA chapters and other agricultural education organizations.
- Concretes for a Cause: Culver’s raised more than $570,000 by donating $1 from each Concrete Mixer soldsystemwide over a five-day period—supporting local hunger relief initiatives.
- Culver’s FFA Ambassadors: Guests nominated standout FFA members to represent Culver’s as ambassadors. Ten ambassadors earned up to $2,500 for their local chapters to fund learning experiences through agriculture advocacy events in partnership with Culver’s.
Culver’s Thank You Farmers Project has officially passed $8 million in total donations since the program began in 2013.
Why this milestone matters beyond the number
An $8 million milestone is worth celebrating—but the bigger story is what it represents: a long-term investment in agricultural education and sustainability, backed by a brand with more than 1,000 family-owned and operated restaurants across 26 states.
Programs like this help ensure:
- Students have access to hands-on agricultural learning opportunities
- Local FFA chapters and education organizations can expand their impact
- Communities stay connected to the real people behind the food supply
- Future farmers and ranchers feel seen, supported, and valued
In a time when the future of farming faces real challenges—from labor shortages to climate pressures—consistent support for agricultural education and advocacy can make a meaningful difference.
How to get involved
Culver’s is encouraging guests and community members to learn more, donate, or participate in upcoming initiatives tied to the Thank You Farmers Project.
To explore the program and find ways to support it, visit: https://www.culvers.com/about-culvers/thank-you-farmers-project
FAQ: Culver’s Thank You Farmers Project
A: It’s Culver’s long-running initiative (launched in 2013) that raises funds to support agricultural education and the future of farming.
A: Culver’s reports the program has surpassed $8 million in total donations since it began.
A: Culver’s says more than $1.5 million was raised in 2025, a record year for the program.
A: They’re guest-participation fundraisers where Culver’s ties donations to popular menu items—custard scoops and Concrete Mixers—to support agriculture and community initiatives.
A: Visit Culver’s official page: https://www.culvers.com/about-culvers/thank-you-farmers-project
About Culver’s
For more than 40 years, Culver’s has served cooked-to-order meals made with farm-fresh ingredients and delivered with a signature commitment to friendly service. The brand’s menu is best known for the ButterBurger (made with fresh, never-frozen beef) and Fresh Frozen Custard, including its popular Flavor of the Day program.
With more than 1,000 restaurants in 26 states, Culver’s continues to grow while staying rooted in small-town Midwestern values—and the Thank You Farmers Project is one of the clearest examples of that commitment in action.
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