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Tractor Supply Hits $5 Million Milestone for FFA Future Leaders<\/b><\/p>\n

Tractor Supply\u2019s fifth annual FFA Future Leaders fundraiser marks latest highlight in 41-year partnership supporting America\u2019s future ag leaders<\/i><\/p>\n

BRENTWOOD, Tenn.–(BUSINESS WIRE<\/a>)–Tractor Supply Company<\/a> (NASDAQ: TSCO<\/a>), the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the United States, today announced that it raised more than $1 million during this year’s FFA Future Leaders fundraiser. The result brings the program\u2019s five-year fundraising total to $5 million, helping FFA members pursue education and careers in agriculture and related fields.<\/p>\n

This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20261020433903\/en\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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Hendersonville FFA at Hendersonville Tractor Supply<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\nFor Future Leaders recipient Sage Toews, the scholarship has given her more time to pursue leadership and service opportunities while studying at Kansas State University.<\/p>\n

\n\u201cScholarship opportunities help alleviate the pressing need to work long hours to support my education and, in turn, allow me to dedicate more time to leadership, involvement and service,\u201d Toews said. \u201cIn my time at Kansas State University so far, the chance to network and get involved outside of my classes has proved to be incredibly beneficial. The connections I make now will undoubtedly serve me well as I work toward a career in food and agricultural policy, a field largely dependent on relationships.\u201d<\/p>\n

\nSince partnering with FFA in 1985, Tractor Supply has contributed more than $27 million to scholarships, grants, educational experiences and other programs. Future Leaders is one part of that partnership. Tractor Supply also supports hands-on learning in FFA chapters and helps students attend the National FFA Convention & Expo.<\/p>\n

\n\u201cWe are beyond grateful to our customers and local communities who rallied behind these students to help us reach our goal,\u201d said Joe Fell, vice president of merchandise operations at Tractor Supply and a member of the National FFA Foundation\u2019s Sponsors’ Board. \u201cEvery donation is a direct investment in the future of rural America. Seeing our neighbors unite to remove financial barriers for these promising young leaders reminds us just how powerful this partnership is, and we can\u2019t wait to see the incredible impact these scholarship recipients will make.\u201d<\/p>\n

Education \u2013 Investing in the next generation of agriculture<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

\nLaunched in 2022, FFA Future Leaders awards $5,000 scholarships to students attending two-year programs or trade schools and $10,000 scholarships to FFA members pursuing agriculture-related studies in four-year programs. The program has supported more than 500 students preparing for careers that include farming, welding, veterinary medicine, engineering and agricultural policy.<\/p>\n

\nTractor Supply also supports learning in FFA chapters through Grants for Growing. Customers contribute by purchasing a paper FFA emblem at checkout in stores or online, and chapters can apply for grants of up to $5,000 for projects such as new facilities, equipment and curriculum materials. Since the program began in 2016, it has awarded nearly 2,000 grants affecting more than 183,000 students nationwide.<\/p>\n

Convention \u2013 Learning beyond the classroom<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

\nTractor Supply helps FFA members attend the National FFA Convention & Expo, where students can learn from peers and explore opportunities in agriculture. This year, the following FFA chapters received travel assistance to attend the convention in Indianapolis, Oct. 21-24:<\/p>\n