Donations support competitive grant program
to develop and improve experiential learning opportunities for
students
Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ: TSCO), the largest rural
lifestyle retailer in the United States, announced today the launch
of its ninth annual Grants for Growing fundraiser to support FFA
chapters across the country. From February 14-25, customers can
purchase a paper FFA emblem at checkout in store or online at
TractorSupply.com. Funds raised will help middle and high school
FFA chapters develop project-based or experiential learning
opportunities.
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"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 $1
million, funding 222 grants during the 2023-24 school year. Some of
those grant-funded projects include:
- 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 $7.1
million in grant funding, impacting hundreds of thousands of
students. The application period for grants of up to $5,000 runs
from March 1-May 15, 2024, with award notification on August 1.
“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 $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
continuing education and training in agriculture and skilled
trades. Tractor Supply additionally 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.
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 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 and
Twitter.
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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