
Tractor Supply Raises Over $1 Million for FFA Future Leaders Scholarship Fund
Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ: TSCO), the leading rural lifestyle retailer in the U.S., has raised more than $1 million for the Tractor Supply FFA Future Leaders Scholarship Fund. This milestone brings the fundraiser’s three-year total to over $3 million, benefiting FFA students pursuing careers in skilled trades and agriculture-related fields.
Investing in Future Leaders
“Our customers share our commitment to the next generation of leaders Out Here, a fact they make evident through their continued support for this impactful scholarship fund,” said Marti Skold-Jordan, Executive Director of the Tractor Supply Foundation and board member of the National FFA Foundation Sponsors. “We are proud of the young individuals pursuing their dreams with the help of these scholarships. Our 2024 donation will empower even more students, and we eagerly anticipate learning their stories during the application process.”
Molly Ball, President of the National FFA Foundation, echoed this sentiment: “At FFA, we are cultivating the next generation of leaders. Thanks to Tractor Supply and their customers, we can help members fill the agriculture talent pipeline through the Future Leaders Scholarship.”
A Commitment to Agriculture Education
The FFA Future Leaders Scholarship is the largest of its kind in agriculture. Funded by a five-year, $5 million commitment from the Tractor Supply Foundation, the program has awarded scholarships to 289 students so far.
- $5,000 scholarships are available to students attending trade schools or two-year colleges in skilled trades or agriculture-related fields.
- $10,000 scholarships are granted to students pursuing agriculture-related majors at four-year institutions.
Notable Scholarship Recipients
- Rachel Boeder, Wrightstown, Wisconsin, studying welding at Fox Valley Technical College.
- Davis Ince, Danville, Virginia, pursuing industrial technology at Danville Community College.
- Ryan Martinez, Yuma, Arizona, aiming for a career in agribusiness at the University of Arizona.
- Katharine Porter, Karnes City, Texas, studying agricultural education at West Texas A&M University.
Apply for the 2025 Scholarship
FFA members can apply for the 2025 scholarships through January 9. Visit ffa.org/participate/grants-and-scholarships/ for more information.
About Tractor Supply Company Foundation
Established in 2020, the Tractor Supply Company Foundation supports rural communities by investing in youth and initiatives such as agriculture education, land and animal preservation, and support for Hometown Heroes. In 2023, the Foundation contributed nearly $16 million through donations, sponsorships, and fundraisers.
About Tractor Supply Company
For over 85 years, Tractor Supply Company has been the go-to retailer for rural lifestyle needs, serving recreational farmers, pet enthusiasts, and DIYers. Ranked 293 on the Fortune 500, the company operates 2,270 stores across 49 states.
Tractor Supply also owns Petsense by Tractor Supply, specializing in pet supplies and services, with 205 stores in 23 states.
For more details, visit www.TractorSupply.com and www.Petsense.com.