National FFA lands $3M grant from Cargill
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The National FFA Organization has received a $3.15 million grant from global agribusiness giant Cargill to help support the youth organization’s commitment to shaping future agriculture leaders.
The three-year grant will help fund the Indianapolis-based organization’s efforts toward community service; sustainability; equity, diversity and inclusion; and other endeavors, the FFA said.
“We are honored to receive this grant from Cargill,” Molly Ball, president of the National FFA Foundation and chief marketing officer of the National FFA Organization, said in a news release. “Throughout our partnership, Cargill has been unwavering in its support and continues to see the potential leaders in our members and advisors. This grant allows us to reach more members and continue providing new opportunities that help feed the talent pipeline.”
The grant also will help support the Next Gen Conference, which is focused on food, processing and products, set for June 25-29 in Minneapolis, the release said. Cargill is based in a suburb of Minneapolis.
“Cargill is grateful for the opportunity to continue our partnership with the FFA, which spans more than 60 years,” said Rob Stewart, director of growth ventures and emerging markets for Cargill’s North American protein business. “Together, we‘re able to convene the best and brightest young minds to create awareness and enthusiasm for diversity, equity and inclusion as well as sustainability programming to ensure a stronger future for the agriculture industry and our world.”
The National FFA Organization is a school-based national youth leadership development organization of more than 945,000 students. Its national convention is set for Oct. 23-26 in Indianapolis.