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Fastenal and National FFA Organization Launch Corporate Partnership
WINONA, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Fastenal Company (Nasdaq: FAST) is proud to announce a new corporate partnership with the National FFA Organization,
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[{"type":"text","content":" WINONA, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--\nFastenal Company (Nasdaq: FAST) is proud to announce a new corporate partnership with the National FFA Organization, strengthening its long-standing support of agricultural education and youth development. FFA (short for Future Farmers of America) is a nonprofit dedicated to changing the lives of students and furthering their leadership, personal growth, and career success through agricultural education.\nThis press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20251205661868/en/Fastenal and National FFA Organization Launch Corporate Partnership. Dan Florness, Fastenal CEO and former FFA participant, poses with the Ellsworth, WI FFA chapter.\n\"I'm extremely excited about expanding our relationship with FFA,\" said Casey Miller, Fastenal’s senior executive vice president of sales. \"The future of farming and food production in our country is such an important priority and Fastenal is here to do its part.\"\n\nWith the new sponsorship, Mr. Miller joins the National FFA Sponsors' Board and Fastenal expands its presence at the National FFA Convention and Expo held each October. In addition, Fastenal will continue to provide targeted support to FFA members and chapters across the country by:\n\n\nAdvancing agricultural education and leadership through local chapter and state grants for members. These grants financially support the mission of the FFA through donations directly to state associations and individual chapters.\n\n\nInvesting in students via the Fastenal Innovators Scholarship. Through the FFA grant application system, students can now apply for five Fastenal-funded college scholarships.\n\n\nFostering belonging and pride with the 'Give the Gift of Blue' program. Fastenal's financial support helps provide members with FFA Blue Jackets, fostering a sense of pride and belonging in the organization.\n\n\nIn short, as an official partner, Fastenal has an opportunity to provide greater support and guidance to the next generation of biologists, chemists, veterinarians, engineers, entrepreneurs, and, of course, farmers.\n\n\"As a former member and officer of the FFA, specifically the Ellsworth, Wisconsin chapter, I'm a big believer in what they do,\" said Fastenal's CEO, Dan Florness. \"I also had the honor of serving on the National FFA Sponsor...