Tractor Supply Raises Over $1 Million for FFA in Ninth Annual Grants for Growing Fundraiser
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Funds will directly support competitive grant program for middle and high school FFA students
“Tractor Supply is proud to support FFA’s transformative education programs that have such a profound impact on students nationwide,” said Kimberley Gardiner, chief marketing officer at Tractor Supply. “The experiences these students have now will inform the future of agriculture in this country. We are so appreciative of the generosity our customers and Team Members have shown through nine years of the Grants for Growing fundraiser to ensure they have those experiences. We are eager to see which projects and opportunities these students bring to life through this year’s grants.”
The Grants for Growing fund supports projects with grants up to
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Hutchinson CTE Academy in
Hutchinson, Kansas , has purchased an AI Swine Breeder Simulation to provide students with animal care skills and facilitate certification, enhancing their preparation for entering the animal science workforce. -
Havelock FFA in
Havelock, North Carolina , is constructing a fence to accommodate more animals on campus, enabling members to showcase these animals, gain insights into animal welfare, and bolster agricultural awareness within the community. -
North Paulding FFA in
Dallas, Georgia , is producing materials and interactive presentations for various agricultural literacy workshops, informational booths, and an Agriculture Awareness Day for both the school and the wider community.
To receive grant funding, FFA advisors can submit applications at www.FFA.org/GrantsforGrowing. Submissions must include a detailed proposal for a project that supports the development of future agricultural leaders and the larger community. Winners will be announced on August 1, 2024.
This year’s donation brings Tractor Supply’s total contribution to the National FFA Organization to
In addition to Grants for Growing, beginning in 2022, Tractor Supply committed
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. A separately registered nonprofit organization, the foundation is governed by a board of trustees that includes the national FFA president, educators, business leaders and individual donors. For more, visit FFA.org/Give.
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