Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ: TSCO), the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the U.S., along with the Tractor Supply Company Foundation, has surprised five high school FFA chapters with funds to enable students to attend the 97th Annual National FFA Convention and Expo in Indianapolis this October. This event is a key opportunity for FFA students to learn, compete, and grow. Tractor Supply’s contribution will cover travel expenses for 75 students to attend the convention.
Marti Skold-Jordan, manager of the Tractor Supply Foundation and National FFA Foundation Sponsors’ Board member, highlighted the importance of this initiative, stating, “At Tractor Supply, we are committed to nurturing the next generation of leaders in agriculture. The National FFA Convention provides an invaluable experience for students to further their agricultural education, and we are honored to support them in this opportunity to learn, connect, and celebrate at this formative event.”
The selected FFA chapters are from schools where funding for such programs is often limited, and students face financial barriers. The chapters surprised by the local Tractor Supply team members include:
- Mitchell Career and Technical Education Academy – Mitchell, South Dakota
- Riverdale High School – Murfreesboro, Tennessee
- Screven County High School – Sylvania, Georgia
- Southern Guilford High School – Greensboro, North Carolina
- Weatherford High School – Weatherford, Texas
FFA chapters typically raise money to send students to the convention, but this support from Tractor Supply allows students, who may otherwise miss out, the opportunity to attend. Ashley Shaw, FFA advisor at Riverdale High School, expressed gratitude, saying, “Tractor Supply’s generosity opens doors for students that will shape their futures in agriculture.”
Tractor Supply has been a key partner of FFA since 1985, contributing nearly $24 million to support FFA’s mission of preparing members for careers in agriculture. In 2022, Tractor Supply committed $5 million over five years to the FFA Future Leaders Scholarship, the largest agricultural scholarship of its kind, benefiting nearly 300 students to date.
The 97th National FFA Convention and Expo, held from October 23-26 in Indianapolis, is one of the largest student conventions globally, drawing members, alumni, nonprofits, and company sponsors together for workshops, speakers, and networking opportunities. Earlier this year, FFA reached a milestone of over one million members for the 2023-2024 school year.
For more information on Tractor Supply’s support of FFA, visit TractorSupply.com/FFA.
About Tractor Supply Company
Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ: TSCO) is the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the U.S., serving recreational farmers, ranchers, homeowners, and pet enthusiasts for over 85 years. The company operates 2,254 stores across 49 states and employs more than 50,000 team members. Tractor Supply also owns and operates Petsense by Tractor Supply, a pet specialty retailer. Visit www.tractorsupply.com for more information.
About National FFA Organization
The National FFA Organization is a youth leadership development group with over 1 million members across 9,235 chapters in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. FFA focuses on developing leadership, personal growth, and career success through agricultural education. Learn more at FFA.org.
