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Tractor Supply Celebrates 85th Anniversary With $850,000 Donation to American Farmland Trust on National Ag Day
85 grants of $10,000 each will help farmers start, grow and sustain their farms and preserve agricultural land; applications open July 1 BRENTWOOD,
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[{"type":"text","content":"\n85 grants of $10,000 each will help farmers start, grow and sustain their farms and preserve agricultural land; applications open July 1\n\n BRENTWOOD, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--\nTractor Supply Company (NASDAQ: TSCO), the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the United States, and the Tractor Supply Company Foundation announced today an $850,000 donation to American Farmland Trust (AFT) in celebration of the company’s 85th anniversary. This announcement comes on National Ag Day, a day dedicated to celebrating the abundance provided by American agriculture.\nThis press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230321005773/en/Haydee Borrero of Sheepy Hollow LLC in Ithaca, New York, is a past grant recipient using the funds to help manage her flock of American Romney sheep. (Photo: Business Wire)\nThe donation will support AFT’s Brighter Future Fund, providing 85 grants of $10,000 each to help farmers improve farm viability; access, transfer or permanently protect farmland; and adopt regenerative agricultural practices. Applicants may include one or more individual farmer(s) or farm families. Grants will primarily be awarded to those who have been historically underserved or lack access to traditional methods of funding. Applications open on July 1.\n\n“Agricultural communities are the foundation of Tractor Supply’s 85 years in business, and we are delighted to give back to them as we celebrate this milestone,” said Hal Lawton, president and CEO of Tractor Supply. “This donation is an expression of gratitude to our customers and the communities we call home. It is also critical to fulfilling our duty as responsible stewards of the environment as America’s farmers play a key role in helping protect our natural resources. We’re honored to contribute to AFT’s important work, ensuring that future generations can live Life Out Here.”\n\nThe $850,000 donation is Tractor Supply’s most significant gift to AFT to date. The company first partnered with AFT in 2020 through the Farmer Relief Fund at the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Tractor Supply also donated to AFT’s Brighter Future Fund in 2021 and 2022. Tractor Supply’s support of the Brighter Future Fund builds on initial underwriting from Tillamook County Creamery Association.\n\n“AFT is grateful for Tractor Supply’s generous gi...