Tractor Supply Company Celebrates 92nd Annual FFA Convention with Limited Edition T-Shirt Fundraiser
August 27 2019 - 10:00AM
Tractor Supply Company’s fifth annual FFA Convention t-shirt
fundraiser launches this week in stores nationwide. For a limited
time only, Tractor Supply customers can purchase a limited edition
FFA Convention themed long sleeve t-shirt to celebrate the 92nd
National FFA Convention & Expo, which takes place later this
fall. Net proceeds from t-shirt sales will go directly to the
National FFA Foundation and will be used to fund programs and
activities for FFA chapters across the country.
The limited-edition t-shirt has the official FFA Convention
& Expo logo printed across the front, which consists of
hexagonal molecules and gold rows. The molecules represent the
innovative side of FFA, and the gold rows represent crops – serving
as a tip of the hat to traditional agriculture. Customers can
purchase the shirt for $12.99 (plus tax) at any Tractor Supply
store beginning Thursday, Aug. 29. The shirt will also be available
to purchase online with an in-store pickup.
“Tractor Supply looks forward to holding the annual FFA
Convention t-shirt fundraiser because it spotlights the future
leaders of our country who are making their mark on the agriculture
industry,” said Christi Korzekwa, senior vice president of
marketing at Tractor Supply. “Our customers and team members are
inspired by FFA’s vision to develop leaders, build communities and
strengthen agriculture, and this annual fundraiser provides an
opportunity for them to continue investing in causes they care
about.”
Funds raised this year will benefit three FFA programs: Gift of
Gold, Living to Serve and Alumni Legacy Grants. This year is the
debut year for Gift of Gold, a program that awards grants to
chapters devastated by natural disasters. Living to Serve is a
program that empowers students to positively impact their
communities through leadership opportunities, and the Alumni Legacy
Grants enable local chapters to help local high schools build or
strengthen their alumni chapters.
In 2018, this t-shirt fundraiser generated more than $340,000
for chapters nationwide through the Living to Serve and Alumni
Legacy grants. Since the start of this fundraiser, Tractor Supply
has raised a total of $1.1M for FFA programs.
In addition to being sold in Tractor Supply stores, the shirts
will be available at the 92nd National FFA Convention & Expo,
held Oct. 30 - Nov. 2 in Indianapolis. The event is one of the
world’s largest student conventions – with nearly 70,000 attendees
and more than 400 exhibiting companies – that brings FFA members
together to inspire their peers and celebrate their many
accomplishments.
For more information on the t-shirt fundraiser, call your local
store or visit www.TractorSupply.com/FFA.
About Tractor Supply CompanyTractor Supply
Company (NASDAQ: TSCO), the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the
United States, has been passionate about serving its unique niche,
as a one-stop shop for recreational farmers, ranchers and all those
who enjoy living the rural lifestyle, for more than 80 years.
Tractor Supply offers an extensive mix of products necessary to
care for home, land, pets and animals with a focus on product
localization, exclusive brands and legendary customer service that
addresses the needs of the Out Here lifestyle. With nearly 30,000
team members, the Company leverages its physical store assets with
digital capabilities to offer customers the convenience of
purchasing products they need anytime, anywhere and any way they
choose at the everyday low prices they deserve. At June 29, 2019,
the Company operated 1,790 Tractor Supply stores in 49 states and
an e-commerce website at www.TractorSupply.com.
Tractor Supply Company also owns and operates Petsense, a
small-box pet specialty supply retailer focused on meeting the
needs of pet owners, primarily in small and mid-size communities,
and offering a variety of pet products and services. At June 29,
2019, the Company operated 177 Petsense stores in 26 states. For
more information on Petsense, visit www.Petsense.com.
About National FFA OrganizationThe National FFA
Organization is a national youth organization of 669,989 student
members as part of 8,630 local FFA chapters in all 50 states,
Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The organization is
supported by 459,514 alumni members in 2,236 local FFA Alumni
chapters throughout the U.S. The FFA mission is to make a positive
difference in the lives of students by developing their potential
for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through
agricultural education. The National FFA Organization operates
under a federal charter granted by the 81st United States Congress
and it is an integral part of public instruction in agriculture.
The U.S. Department of Education provides leadership and helps set
direction for FFA as a service to state and local agricultural
education programs. For more, visit the National FFA Organization
online at FFA.org and on Facebook, Twitter and official news page
of the National FFA Organization.
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.
Media Contact:Francie
Corcoranfrancie.corcoran@finnpartners.com615-610-0315
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