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Tractor Supply Surpasses $1 Million to Expand Hands-on Learning for Future Agriculture Leaders
Annual Grants for Growing fundraiser helps FFA chapters nationwide access tools, facilities and real-world experiences that prepare students for in-demand
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[{"type":"text","content":"\nAnnual Grants for Growing fundraiser helps FFA chapters nationwide access tools, facilities and real-world experiences that prepare students for in-demand careers\n\n\n BRENTWOOD, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--\nTractor Supply Company (NASDAQ: TSCO), the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the United States (the “Company”), announced today that its 11th annual Grants for Growing fundraiser raised more than $1 million. During the four-week event, Tractor Supply customers supported the effort by purchasing paper FFA emblems at checkout, which will in turn provide thousands of FFA members across the country with the resources to engage in hands-on learning experiences that prepare them for careers in agriculture and skilled trades.\n\nThis press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260324902627/en/Tractor Supply and FFA celebrated 40 years of partnership at the 98th Annual National FFA Convention and Expo where Tractor Supply was awarded the Distinguished Service Citation.\n“Each year, our customers help turn small acts at checkout into meaningful opportunities for FFA members across the country,” said Joe Fell, Tractor Supply Vice President – Merchandise Presentation, Promotions and Events and a member of the FFA Sponsor Board. “Grants for Growing brings hands-on learning to life—giving students access to the tools, skills and experiences that shape their future and strengthen the communities we call home.”\n\n\nSince 2016, Tractor Supply customer donations have supported grant requests including greenhouse construction, beekeeping materials, farm equipment, embroidery machines, curriculum improvement and beyond. FFA chapters can apply for a grant of up to $5,000 until May 15 by submitting details of a project that fits into one of three focus areas: Grow Your Classroom, Grow Your FFA Chapter or Grow Your Ag Awareness.\n\n\nGrants in Action\n\n\nIn 2025, Grants for Growing funds enabled Haymon Morris Middle School FFA members in Winder, Georgia, to access materials and equipment to construct simple electrical circuits and woodworking projects as part of the Exploratory Agriculture program.\n\n\n“I never really thought agriculture was such a hands-on class. I enjoyed getting my hands dirty with woodworking and electricity. It makes me want to look more into agricultural mecha...