The John Deere Foundation's unrestricted, multi-year giving
supports the educational outreach and mission of FFA to lift up the
next generation of leaders in agriculture.
MOLINE,
Ill., March 21, 2024 /CNW/ -- Today, the John
Deere Foundation announced a three-year grant totaling $3.9 million to the National FFA Organization
(FFA), the premier organization preparing youth for leadership and
careers in the science, business and technology of agriculture.
The investment builds on the Foundation's legacy of philanthropy
since its founding in 1948, showcasing John Deere's continued
commitment to serving those who live, work, and learn within the
communities that John Deere serves. The grants will provide access
to resources and educational programs to students interested in
exploring a broad range of agricultural career pathways and
leadership opportunities. Through this investment, Deere will
continue its nearly 80 years of support for FFA.
FFA plays a critical role in the personal and professional
development of future leaders through agricultural education. The
John Deere Foundation's multi-year, unrestricted giving will
support the National FFA Organization's vision of growing the
next generation of leaders who will change the world.
"With shared values to prepare future generations for the
challenges of feeding, clothing, and fueling a growing global
population, the John Deere Foundation supports the FFA mission to
help the next generation rise up to tackle global challenges," said
Mara Downing, President, John Deere
Foundation and Vice President, Global Brand and Communications at
John Deere. "The John Deere Foundation will continue to invest in
organizations like FFA that create meaningful, measurable, and
long-lasting impact on the lives of others and provide them with
the resources to help them get there."
"We are incredibly grateful for John Deere's continued support
and longstanding partnership," said Molly
Ball, president of the National FFA Foundation and chief
marketing officer of the National FFA Organization. "By making an
unrestricted, multi-year gift, John Deere is able to have the
greatest impact on FFA members. This support truly helps us work
toward our mission of preparing members for premier leadership,
personal growth and career success."
About John Deere
Deere & Company (NYSE: DE)
(www.JohnDeere.com) is a global leader in the delivery of
agricultural, construction, and forestry equipment. We help our
customers push the boundaries of what's possible in ways that are
more productive and sustainable to help life leap forward. Our
technology-enabled products including John Deere Autonomous 8R
Tractor and tillage solution, See & Spray™, and E-Power Backhoe
are just some of the ways we help meet the world's increasing need
for food, shelter, and infrastructure. Deere & Company also
provides financial services through John Deere Financial.
For more information on Deere & Company, visit us at
www.deere.com/en/news/.
About National FFA Organization
The National FFA
Organization is a school-based national youth leadership
development organization of more than 945,000 student members as
part of 9,163 local FFA chapters in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The FFA mission is to
make a positive difference in the lives of students by developing
their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career
success through agricultural education. For more, visit the
National FFA Organization online at FFA.org and on Facebook
and Twitter.
About National FFA Foundation
The National FFA
Foundation builds partnerships with industry, education,
government, other foundations, and individuals to secure financial
resources that recognize FFA member achievements, develop student
leaders, and support the future of agricultural education. Governed
by a 19-member board of trustees composed of educators, business
leaders, individual donors and FFA Alumni, the foundation is a
separately registered nonprofit organization. About 82 percent of
every dollar received by the foundation supports FFA members and
agricultural education opportunities. For more, visit
FFA.org/Give.
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