Tractor Supply Raises Over $1 Million for FFA in Ninth Annual Grants for Growing Fundraiser
March 26 2024 - 9:00AM
Business Wire
Funds will directly support competitive grant
program for middle and high school FFA students
Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ: TSCO), the largest rural
lifestyle retailer in the United States, announced today the
results of its ninth annual Grants for Growing fundraiser to
support FFA chapters across the country. From February 14 to March
3, customers and Team Members generated over $1 million through the
purchase of FFA paper emblems at checkout in store and online. The
funds raised will support middle school and high school FFA
chapters that are developing project-based or experiential learning
opportunities.
“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
$5,000 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. Projects supported
during the 2023 fundraiser include:
- 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 $24 million. Tractor Supply has
awarded 1,795 grants impacting over 182,000 students through Grants
for Growing.
In addition to Grants for Growing, beginning in 2022, Tractor
Supply committed $5 million over five years to the FFA Future
Leaders Scholarship, making it the largest agriculture scholarship
fund of its kind. In 2023, the scholarship was awarded to 146
students to support their higher education and training in
agriculture and skilled trades. Tractor Supply also supports FFA
through its annual T-shirt fundraiser to benefit Living to Serve,
Alumni Legacy Grants, New Farmers of America Archives and Give the
Gift of Blue programs. For more details on 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 U.S., ranking 291 on the Fortune 500. The
Company’s more than 50,000 Team Members are known for delivering
legendary service and helping customers pursue their passions,
whether that means being closer to the land, taking care of animals
or living a hands-on, DIY lifestyle. In store and online, Tractor
Supply provides what customers need – anytime, anywhere, any way
they choose at the low prices they deserve.
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,
Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. 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. For more, visit the
National FFA Organization online at FFA.org and on Facebook,
Instagram and LinkedIn.
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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