Donation Used to Purchase Computers

Indianapolis, IN - February 25, 2008

Dow AgroSciences and Mycogen Seeds are pleased to announce that a donation of $10,000 has been given to BOLD Public Schools (Bird Island, Olivia, and Lake Lillian District). The donation, made possible through The Dow Chemical Company Foundation, allows the district to purchase 10 computers for the high school Media Center and five computers for the Bird Island Media Center.

“Education is the key to future success, and we are pleased to be able to help the school district where one of our key seed production facilities is located,” says Danna Mikosch, Mycogen Seeds Olivia site leader. “This donation benefits youth in our community, including those of our employees, and we know these computers will enhance the learning environment for years to come.”

“Partnering with our communities is a tradition at Dow AgroSciences and Mycogen and our philosophy is to invest in our communities where our employees live and work. Helping the next generation advance their knowledge illustrates our commitment,” says Tim Maniscalo, Corporate Contributions leader, Dow AgroSciences and Mycogen.

Mycogen Seeds is a retail seed company of Dow AgroSciences and a developer and marketer of leading grain corn hybrids, the market leader in SILAGE-SPECIFIC corn hybrids and sunflower hybrids, as well as an industry leader in canola, alfalfa, soybeans and sorghum. For more information about Mycogen brand products, visit www.mycogen.com.

Dow AgroSciences LLC, based in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA, is a top-tier agricultural company that combines the power of science and technology with the "Human Element” to constantly improve what is essential to human progress. Dow AgroSciences provides innovative technologies for crop protection, pest and vegetation management, seeds, traits, and agricultural biotechnology to serve the world's growing population. Global sales for Dow AgroSciences, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Dow Chemical Company, are $3.8 billion. Learn more at www.dowagro.com.

For Editorial Information:

Kenda Resler-Friend
Dow AgroSciences
1-317-337-4743