Tractor Supply Kicks off Ninth Annual Grants for Growing Fundraiser to Benefit FFA
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Donations support competitive grant program to develop and improve experiential learning opportunities for students
Tractor Supply Kicks Off Ninth Annual Grants for Growing Fundraiser to Benefit FFA (Photo: Business Wire)
"Tractor Supply is honored to partner with FFA as we host our 9th bi-annual Grants for Growing fundraiser," said Kimberley Gardiner, chief marketing officer at Tractor Supply. "Each year, we're deeply moved by the support our customers pour into this vital initiative. It’s their kindness and compassion that enable the future of agriculture. Last year, we were thrilled to award over 200 chapters with this grant, ensuring they were able to achieve their goals. It’s through our communities that we have the ability to nurture and cultivate a thriving future for these students."
The Grants for Growing fund supports projects in one of three focus areas: Grow Your Classroom, where funds can be used to enhance students' classroom knowledge; Grow Your FFA Chapter, which supports the development or expansion of an FFA chapter and leadership opportunities; and Grow Your Ag Awareness, which aids in the development or expansion of agricultural literacy events or campaigns.
The 2023 Grants for Growing fundraiser generated more than
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Purchase and maintenance of a campus sheep flock in
Orland, California . Orland FFA Animal Science students are responsible for vaccinations, feeding, health checks, lambing, and shearing. -
Creation of a school farm in
New Castle, Delaware . William Penn FFA will increase food accessibility by harvesting and donating produce to school staff and students in a refrigerated plate-style vending machine. -
Purchase of new welding equipment in
Marion, New York , to support increasing demand for welders in the community. FFA members will be trained for agriculture mechanics and welding-related careers. -
Purchase of quail eggs in
Kershaw County, South Carolina . North Central FFA is engaging Wildlife Management and Environmental and Natural Resources students by hatching and raising quail. Members will release adult quail back into the wild. -
Development of veterinary courses and an in-school doggy daycare in
Orlando, Florida , to expand hands-on learning for the Timber Creek FFA
This year, FFA Week will be observed from February 17th to 24th. Throughout this period, FFA chapters across the nation and their supporters come together with a shared purpose: to raise funds and awareness for programs such as Grants for Growing.
Since 2016, Grants for Growing has provided more than
“We are honored that Tractor Supply Company continues to host Grants for Growing, the largest corporate partner-hosted fundraiser benefiting FFA,” said Molly Ball, president of the National FFA Foundation and chief marketing officer of the National FFA Organization. “What makes Grants for Growing so special is that it provides funding to FFA at all levels — national, state and local. It is exciting to watch how our chapters use the grants to conduct some amazing projects.”
In addition to Grants for Growing, Tractor Supply committed
To learn more about Grants for Growing, visit ffa.org/grants-for-growing.
About Tractor Supply Company
For 85 years, Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ: TSCO) has been passionate about serving the needs of recreational farmers, ranchers, homeowners, gardeners, pet enthusiasts and all those who enjoy living Life Out Here. Tractor Supply is the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the
As of December 30, 2023, the Company operated 2,216 Tractor Supply stores in 49 states. For more information on Tractor Supply, visit www.tractorsupply.com.
Tractor Supply Company also owns and operates Petsense by Tractor Supply, a small-box pet specialty supply retailer providing products and services for pet owners. As of December 30, 2023, the Company operated 198 Petsense by Tractor Supply stores in 23 states. For more information on Petsense by Tractor Supply, visit www.Petsense.com.
About National FFA Organization
The National FFA Organization is a school-based national youth leadership development organization of more than 945,000 student members as part of 9,163 local FFA chapters in all 50 states,
About National FFA Foundation
The National FFA Foundation builds partnerships with industry, education, government, other foundations, and individuals to secure financial resources that recognize FFA member achievements, develop student leaders, and support the future of agricultural education. Governed by a 19-member board of trustees composed of educators, business leaders, individual donors and FFA Alumni, the foundation is a separately registered nonprofit organization. About 82 percent of every dollar received by the foundation supports FFA members and agricultural education opportunities. For more, visit FFA.org/Give.
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