AgWest honored by the National FFA Organization

Oregon | August 19, 2025

AgWest is pleased to share that we have been recognized with a Distinguished Service Citation from the National FFA Organization. Please see the FFA news release for more information.

Corporate Partners to be Honored During the 98th National FFA Convention & Expo

INDIANAPOLIS (Monday, Aug. 1, 2025/National FFA Organization) – Three National FFA sponsors will be honored with the Distinguished Service Citation during the National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis Oct. 29- Nov. 1.

This year, AgWest Farm Credit, Farm Credit Council, and Tractor Supply will be celebrated during an onstage ceremony on Friday, Oct. 31, during the event.

Ag West Farm Credit has supported FFA and agricultural education over the past 20 years – impacting the organization both long-term and immediately. They have provided critical funding for student programs, leadership events and chapter support and made a significant gift to help establish the Oregon FFA Foundation. Through their rural community development grant program, AgWest has contributed to local programs in western states.

Recently recognized as a platinum partner, Farm Credit supports FFA at the local, state and national levels. It shows its support through SAE grants, the Washington Leadership Conference, the New Century Farmer and the National FFA Convention & Expo. Along with championing various FFA programs, Farm Credit also supports scholarships and grants.

Celebrating 40 years of supporting agricultural education and FFA, Tractor Supply Company gives at the local, state and national levels. Throughout the partnership, Tractor Supply Company impacts members through their Grants for Growing program, the National FFA Future Leaders Scholarship Fund and much more. In addition to financial support, Tractor Supply Company also introduces members to opportunities to grow their hands-on experiences.

Awards such as the Distinguished Service Citation recognize that FFA and its partners make a greater impression on students through the cooperation of the entire community. FFA and agricultural education programs have helped millions of students achieve extraordinary success for more than 90 years.

About National FFA Organization: 

The National FFA Organization is a school-based national youth leadership development organization of more than 1,042,245 student members as part of 9,407 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. A separately registered non-profit organization, the foundation is governed by a board of trustees that includes the national FFA president, educators, business leaders and individual donors. For more, visit FFA.org/Give.

Contact
Kristy Meyer
Marketing and Communications
National FFA Organization
KMeyer@FFA.org
317-802-4205

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