Smithfield Foods Donates $150,000 in Grant Funding to the National FFA Organization

August 16, 2024 Smithfield Foods, Inc.

As a corporate partner of the National FFA Organization, Smithfield has committed to providing annual funding for Smithfield’s chapter grants program. The chapter grants program was launched in spring 2024 and offers FFA members the opportunity to experience and take part in activities in which they otherwise would not be able to.

G&R Farms Expands Growing America’s Farmers with New Retailers & Partners

September 30, 2022 G&R Farms

During the months of May & June, G&R Farms partnered Virginia Produce and Bushman’s Inc., along with twelve regional and national retail operators throughout the United States to raise nearly $113,000 in scholarship and grant funds for FFA students in 22 states through the Growing America’s Farmer’s (GAF) promotional program.

G&R Farms Expands Growing America’s Farmers with New Retailers & Partners

September 26, 2022 G&R Farms

During the months of May & June, G&R Farms partnered with Virginia Produce and Bushman’s Inc., along with twelve regional and national retail operators throughout the United States to raise nearly $113,000 in scholarship and grant funds for FFA students in 22 states through the Growing America’s Farmer’s (GAF) promotional program.

Kroger Atlanta Division, G&R Farms Raises $9,000 for Agriculture Students

October 18, 2021 G&R Farms

Kroger partnered with produce supplier G&R Farms of Glennville, Ga. in May and June to raise $9,000 for scholarship and grant funds for FFA students in Georgia through the Growing America’s Farmer’s (GAF) promotional program.

Farmland Donates $100,000 to The National FFA Organization to Help Support The Future of Farming and America’s Food Supply

August 23, 2021 Smithfield Foods, Inc.

Farmland® recognized the National FFA Organization and its positive impact in the agricultural industry through a check donation of $100,000. The gift is part of the 2021 Honoring the Heartland Tour, an initiative launched by Farmland in June to show appreciation for the honest work and tireless commitment in Midwest farming communities, agriculture industries, and retail establishments, and to support the next generation of farmers, which includes the more than 760,000 current FFA student members.