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Who are you and what do you do?
Corteva Agriscience is a publicly traded, global pure-play agriculture company that provides farmers around the world with the most complete portfolio in the industry — including a balanced and diverse mix of seed, crop protection and digital solutions focused on maximizing productivity to enhance yield and profitability. We have some of the most recognized brands in agriculture and an industry-leading and award-winning product and technology pipeline well positioned to drive growth; the company is committed to working with stakeholders throughout the food system as it fulfills its promise to enrich the lives of those who produce and those who consume, ensuring progress for generations to come. Corteva Agriscience became an independent public company on June 1, 2019, and was previously the Agriculture Division of DowDuPont.
What aspects of your business take place here?
Our global headquarters for Corteva is located in Wilmington, Delaware, and includes the office of the CEO and key corporate support functions. We also have our Corporate Aviation in New Castle, our Haskell Research Center in Newark, and Corporate Center Pensions Group in Wilmington.
What makes Delaware a great place for you to be headquartered?
Our location in Wilmington houses employees who have critical experience in operating a global company infrastructure, and a key location along the Northeast Corridor, enabling strong connections between the investment community in New York and government offices in Washington, D.C. We are proud of our strong presence in Delaware, employing more than 500 people across the state. We are committed to the communities of Delaware and are engaged in programs aligned with our goals to empower women, enable youth and engage communities. We proudly support the United Way of Delaware, the Food Bank of Delaware and
Meals on Wheels, among many others.
Tell us a little more about the employees of Corteva and your presence with
farmers in the state.
Corteva Agriscience employees exemplify the values of enhancing lives and the land, acting boldly, working with others, innovating relentlessly, maintaining the highest ethical standards, and protecting safety and the environment in everything we do. These values are at the core of our company’s purpose to enrich the lives of those who produce and those consume, ensuring progress for generations to come – in Delaware and across the globe.
Corteva’s portfolio of solutions for Delaware growers encompasses some of the most recognized brands in the ag industry, including Pioneer® and Mycogen® seed brands, Granular®, and Corteva AgriscienceTM Crop Protection products. These products and services help Delaware farmers meet the needs of consumers and society.
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