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A Golden Investment
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National FFA Foundation
J o i n U s
FFA is dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of students
by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal
growth and career success through agricultural education.
Join us as we take a look back at 2008 and the successes of more than a half-million FFA members whose lives are being transformed every day
thanks to your time, your talents, and as you’ll see in the following pages,
your financial contributions.
It is your generosity that makes our mission a reality. And for that,
we offer a heartfelt thank you.
Larry D. Case, eD. D.
Chief Executive Officer National FFA Advisor Alexandria, VA steve Brown Executive Secretary National FFA Organization Alexandria, VA
Marion FLetCher Executive Treasurer National FFA Organization little Rock, AR
Jerry rose Corporate Vice President cargill
Minneapolis, MN JeFF siMMons President
elanco Animal Health greenfield, IN haroLD eCkLer Principal
North shelby High school shelbyville, MO
Brett evans State Executive Secretary utah FFA Association logan, ut
steve Gass State FFA Advisor
tennessee FFA Association Nashville, tN
ZaCk kinne National FFA President eagleville, MO
M e M b e r s
CarL iGo Assistant Professor Montana state university Bozeman, Mt
BoBBy torres Associate Professor university of Missouri columbia, MO saLLy shoMo Instructor—
Agricultural Education Beverley Manor Middle school staunton, VA
wiLBur ChanCeLLor State FFA Supervisor Mississippi FFA Association Mississippi state, Ms
keith Cox
State Executive Secretary south carolina FFA Association Florence, sc Dennis FisCus State FFA Advisor Arizona FFA Association Phoenix, AZ
ike kershaw State FFA Advisor Ohio FFA Association columbus, OH JoeL Larsen Program Specialist—
Agricultural Education Minnesota Department of education Minneapolis, MN roBert CaLvin Instructor—
Agricultural Education troy Buchanan High school troy, MO
toM DorMoDy Professor and Academic Department Head New Mexico state university las cruces, NM
BOARD OF trustees
e x e c U t i v e c o M M i t t e e
FounDation exeCutive ManaGeMent larry d. Case, Ed. d.
Chief Executive Officer Steve Brown Executive Secretary
Marion Fletcher Executive Treasurer doug loudenslager Chief Operating Officer
dennis Sargent Executive Director
Kent Schescke Senior Director, Partnership Development Vicki Settle Chief Financial Officer
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Back row (From Left to Right): Dr. Steve Brown, Robert Calvin, Carl Igo, Jerry Rose, Zack Kinne, Dr. Larry Case, Joel Larsen, Ike Kershaw and Brett Evans. Front row (From Left to Right): Keith Cox, Tom Dormody, Dennis Fiscus, Marion Fletcher,
Sally Shomo, Wilbur Chancellor and Bobby Torres. Not Pictured: Harold Eckler, Steve Gass and Jeff Simmons
2 0 0 8 C o M B i N E d G i V i N G
2008 FINANcIAl cONtRIButIONs
Corporations Foundations/Government
Individuals
Other (FFA Chapters, Commodity Groups and Universities)
a. FounDations 6%
$918,525 51 Contributors
B. inDiviDuaL 4%
$544,193 1,512 Contributors
C. other 4%
(FFA Chapters, Commodity Groups and Universities)
$606,485 175 Contributors
Corporate 86%
$12,559,784 1,436 Contributors
Five Year Combined Contribution Growth Review
$0
$2M
$4M
$6M
$8M
$10M
$12M
$14M
$16M
2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
$9,355,506
$11,594,367
$12,846,233 $13,555,497
$14,628,987
Contribution Source Distribution
B
2004 $7,242,061 $1,426,354 $301,363 $385,728 2005 9,520,766 975,862 468,706 629,033 2006 10,944,121 1,233,931 425,264 242,917 2007 11,544,327 1,040,990 550,857 419,323 2008 12,559,784 918,525 544,193 606,485
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Average Individual Contribution Total Individual Contributors
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$100
$50
$200
$150
$250
$300
$350
$400
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2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
$375.30
$400.95
$294.10
$360.04 $358.73
2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
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1,446 1,530 1,517
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Dupont CoMpany, pioneer hi-BreD ForD truCks,
ForD Motor CoMpany FunD new hoLLanD
aMeriCan FarM Bureau FeDeration
horMeL FooDs Corporation
Corporate
aCCeLerateD GenetiCs aLpha GaMMa rho eDuCationaL FounDation BehLen ManuFaCturinG CoMpany
BunGe north aMeriCa FounDation
parker-hanniFin FounDation pork CheCkoFF
usDa FarM serviCe aGenCy
Individual
Paul and Joellen Bierschenk Kevin Keith
Gary and darlene Maricle david Maurer
MIlestONe donors
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60
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y e a r s15
y e a r s
50
y e a r s
35
Corporate
atwooDs ranCh anD hoMe stores DeCker ManuFaCturinG FastLine puBLiCations hypro Corporation keyBank nationaL assoCiation
MDL sweet appLe, inC.
napa auto parts
QuaLis inC. Dionne proDuCts raBo aGriFinanCe inC., raBoBank internationaL rain For rent
warren DistriBution
Individual
William doyle
a. Charles and Wendy Fischer W. Eugene and Jeanine Hansen James and Marge irwin William Kuhn
raquel lacey Nelson and Mark Nelson
Joseph and dorothy Scarlett
2 0 0 8 n at i o n a L F F a F o u n D at i o n M i L e s t o n e s
"Thank you for your generous support of the National FFA Organization.
With your help, FFA is greater than ever!"
BeverLy C. henkeL
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am pleased to report that this was a record-setting year for the national FFa Foundation.on behalf of the 2008 national FFa Foundation sponsors’ board, i extend our heartfelt gratitude to our corporate sponsors and individual contributors, as well as the foundation staff.
together, we raised more than $14 million for the continued success of the blue and Gold legacy. your contributions provide critical funding to sustain the personal and professional development of young men and women from around the country, allowing them to develop valuable leadership skills necessary for future success.
this year our convention theme was “step Up. stand out.” i think FFa students live this every day. they know that when they put on the blue jacket, they represent all of FFa—past, present and future. there is a challenge in pursuing the best in yourself and others, to lead and to serve. the more than 500,000 FFa students in more than 7,400 chapters discover and build themselves through their agricultural education experiences that you as a supporter have made possible. they are finding ways to step up and stand out in their communities today and will continue to do so. these young people will be our future employees and leaders. the future of agriculture and our communities remains bright!
it has been a year of great change and excitement—within FFa, in the United states and around the world. FFa students, advisors and staff will be challenged in the year ahead, but their commitment, the strength of FFa programs, and the support of valued sponsors and new contributors will drive our progress.
During my time as a sponsors’ board member, i have had the remarkable opportunity to work with sponsors, students and staff, all dedicated to the FFa experience. the students of FFa take great pride in their accomplishments in agricultural education and leadership.
they value what FFa sponsors have made possible. i hope you will continue that support.
thank you again for your generous contributions to FFa. you have made a positive impact on the lives of the young men and women of FFa and the future of agriculture.
Jerry R. Rose
Mr. Jerry r. rose
2008 national FFa Foundation sponsors’ board chair Corporate Vice President
cargill
a l E t t E r F r o M t H E C H a i r
sPONsORs’ board
Dear Sponsors,
nationaL FFa FounDation sponsors’ BoarD exeCutive CounCiL
Mr. GLenn stith 2008 Past Chair
President seminis Vegetable seeds
A Division of Monsanto
Mr. vern hawkins 2010 Chair Vice President US Commercial Operations
syngenta
Ms. MeLoDy aLForD 2011 Chair Director of Global Sourcing
tractor supply company Mr. JeFF siMMons
2009 Chair President elanco Animal Health
2 0 0 8 S P o N S o r S ’ B o a r d M E M B E r S
Mr. John aLLenBaCh President
Delta consolidated Mr. BraDLey BeChteL Director of Sales MtD Products Inc.
Dr. John v. Boyne Director of Communications Bayer cropscience Mr. raLph BurChFieLD President
Firestone Ag tire Division Mr. russeLL M. CLark General Director,
Truck Marketing & Retail Integration chevrolet
Mr. JaMes C. CoLLins Jr.
Vice President & General Manager DuPont
Mr. roBert Crain Senior Vice President
& General Manager, North America AgcO corporation Mr. MiChaeL eaDe Executive Director, Customer Care and Vet. Tech Solutions Merial
Mr. roBert GorDon Chief Executive Officer DtN/the Progressive Farmer Mr. russ Green President
claas of America Inc.
Mr. riCharD henDerson, Jr.
President & Chief Executive Officer Rabo AgriFinance
Mr. roBert Jones
President & Chief Executive Officer Novartis Animal Health
Mr. John koetZ Senior Director, Marketing case IH
Dr. MaLCoLM kraM Senior Director,
Veterinary Medical Investigations and Product Support
Pfizer
Ms. kay kuenker Vice President, New Business Ventures Dow Agrosciences Mr. eLton MaDDox President & Chief Executive Officer Wayne Farms
Mr. Joseph MetZGer Process Team Leader kraft
Mr. CoLin Meyers Executive Director , Food Animal Business Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc.
Mr. JeroMe MiLLer Vice President, Diversity and Inclusion toyota
Mr. aLLen MontGoMery Vice President ,
General Manager Wrangler Speciality Apparel Wrangler Western Wear Mr. wiLL oBerton President &
Chief Executive Officer Fastenal
Mr. JiM prewitt Chief Executive Officer landmark Nurseries Mr. BraD sChu Director—Lifestyle Group land O’lakes Feed/
Purina Mills
Mr. DouG sCott Group Product Marketing
& Planning Manager,
Pickup/SUV and Commercial Vehicles Ford Motor company
Mr. riCharD seiF Senior Vice President, Global Marketing lincoln electric Mr. ranDy sMith Senior Vice President, Food Service tyson Foods, Inc.
Mr. MeL stewart
Manager, Academic Relations—
GM NA Talent Acquisition general Motors corp.
Mr. GreG weBB Vice President,
State Government Relations Archer Daniels Midland Mr. Brett whiteheaD Vice President,
Animal Health Intervet
Mr. L. wiLLiaM york Chief Executive Officer AgriBank, FcB
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60 ForD truCks
Ford Motor Company Fund Dearborn, MI
Agriscience Fair Alumni Auction—In-kind Built Ford tough Ford trucks/
FFA scholarship Program career show exhibit environmental science
& Natural Resources Management Proficiency Ford scholarship truck lease
In-kind
Washington leadership conference Development 55 Monsanto
St. Louis, MO
Agricultural sales career Development event Agriscience student
Recognition Program Annual campaign—
Matching gifts career show exhibit collegiate career expo collegiate scholarships consortium of collegiate
Agricultural Organizations Dairy Production Placement
Proficiency
FFA New Media Network Monsanto Road Runners—
Matching gift
National convention laser light show
National leadership conference for state Officers Prepared Public speaking
career Development event Channel Bio
Agricultural sales entrepre- neurship Proficiency career show exhibit collegiate career expo collegiate scholarships general Fund
dEKalB Brand DekAlB Ag Youth
collegiate scholarships Seminis Vegetable Seeds Vegetable Production
Proficiency
31 toyota Motor saLes u.s.a. inC.,
toyota Engineering
& Manufacturing, North america Torrance, CA Alumni convention
& VIP Reception Alumni leaders state
conference can Hunger Drive
of National FFA Alumni career show exhibit collegiate Networking
experience collegiate scholarships consortium of collegiate
Agricultural Organizations enhancing Diversity
in Agricultural education executive sponsor National FFA convention
general support—In-kind Million Hour challenge NAAe Outstanding Ag teacher NAAe Outstanding Post
secondary teacher Awards National chapter Award National Day of service National Officer Nominating
committee Meals
Cargill Meat Solutions Meat evaluation and
technology career Development event 8 rFD-tv
Elkhorn, NE career show exhibit National FFA convention
concert support National FFA convention
general support—In-kind Production support
FFA Today—In-kind
Ford Trucks celebrated two significant milestones
in 2008: 60 years of sell- ing F-Series Trucks and 60
years of partnership with the National FFA. We are extremely proud of our long-standing relationship
with FFA since 1948, and know that it has contrib- uted to F-Series’ record as America’s best-selling truck
for 32 years running.
With the support of Ford dealers across the country, we have been able to provide
more than $5 million in collegiate scholarships since 1997. Ford Motor Company
is honored to help these students on their path to becoming strong leaders
in business and in their communities.
DouG sCott Group Product Marketing
and Planning Manager, Pick-Up/SUV and Commercial Vehicles
Ford Motor company P l a t i n U M s P o n s o r
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P l a t i n U M
$1,000,000+
G o l D
$500,000–999,999
s i l v e r
$250,000–499,999
cORPORAte
sponsors
48 CarGiLL Minneapolis, MN BlAst Off career show exhibit collegiate career expo collegiate scholarships convention state FFA Officer
enrichment training library grants lifeknowledge center National Ag ed
leadership Dinner
49 arCher DanieLs MiDLanD CoMpany Decatur, IL
Agricultural Processing Proficiency Annual campaign—
Matching gift collegiate career expo collegiate scholarships National leadership
conference for state Officers PAs MANRRs Officer training state Presidents' conference the Martin sorkin Memorial scholarship endowment alliance Nutrition career show
1 CaMpBeLL soup CoMpany Camden, NJ
Alumni chapter grant Program NAAe greenhouse grant PAls Mentoring Program teacher Recruitment Initiative
61 Case ih, new hoLLanD, Cnh CapitaL
Racine, WI
Agricultural Mechanics energy systems Proficiency Alumni Auction—In-kind Numbers in gold indicate
total years of giving.
As we look forward as an industry, our challenges are large; 2.5 billion more people to feed by 2050 and
fewer natural resources available to do it. Monsanto is committed to innovations that help farmers produce and conserve more, as well as improving the lives of those who use our prod- ucts. A key component of our industry’s success will
lie in the development of a sustainable leadership pipeline of young people to take on these challenges.
FFA is best equipped to prepare the next generation
of agriculture leaders and we are proud to champion these efforts through the many programs we support
as a Platinum Sponsor.
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kevin eBLen Vice President, Sustainable Agriculture
Monsanto
P l a t i n U M s P o n s o r
American FFA Degree Recognition and stars International experience career show exhibit collegiate career expo collegiate scholarships Dairy Production entrepre-
neurship Proficiency National FFA Week Materials state specific grants 63 ChevroLet,
GM powertrain Detroit, MI career show exhibit collegiate career expo lifeknowledge center National FFA convention
concert support Outdoor Recreation
Proficiency
PAs Agricultural Machinery service technician Award 56 DoDGe truCks
Auburn Hills, MI
Agricultural Mechanics Design & Fabrication Proficiency Alumni Newsletter career show exhibit collegiate scholarships Forest Management
and Products Proficiency general Fund
Horse evaluation career Development event National FFA convention
Opening Video—In-kind Nursery Operations Proficiency teachers turn the key
Award Program 60 Dupont CoMpany,
pioneer hi-BreD Wilmington, DE American FFA Degree
Recognition and stars International experience Annual campaign—
Matching gift Bill kirk scholarship
endowment career show exhibit collegiate Ag Ambassador
Program In-kind collegiate career expo collegiate convention—
career success Workshop Fruit Production Proficiency grain Production entrepre-
neurship Proficiency
grain Production Placement Proficiency Jim Borel scholarship
endowment Fund Marketing Plan
career Development event NAAe convention
general support New century Farmer stars Recognition Award
(state and local)
teacher training—Biological sciences in Agriculture the DuPont/Delaware FFA
scholarship endowment 65 John Deere
Moline, IL
career show exhibit collegiate career expo consortium of collegiate
Agricultural Organizations Farm Business Management career Development event Forest Management
and Products Proficiency lifeknowledge center NAAe Outstanding
Young Member NYFeA Institute —
Meal Function NYFeA spokesperson
for Agriculture contest PAs Ornamental Horticulture
specialist Award PAs Ag Machinery
service technician Award PAs convention Meal Function PAs National Handbook
cD-ROM PAs National Officer
selection Process turfgrass Management
entrepreneurship / Placement Proficiency 12 LiLLy enDowMent inC.
Indianapolis, IN National FFA convention
general support 25 pork CheCkoFF
Des Moines, IA career show exhibit lifeknowledge center Middle school Food
and Agriculture literacy taskforce
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Toyota is committed to helping people enrich the quality of life in their communities and has been
a proud supporter of FFA for more than two decades.
Since the early 1990s, we’ve provided college scholar-
ships to FFA members studying agriculture, and
in 2004, launched the San Antonio Toyota/FFA
Diversity Initiative. The four-year program aims to increase minority students’
awareness of agriculture careers and FFA.
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JeroMe MiLLer Vice President, Diversity and Inclusion toyota Motor sales, u.s.A., Inc.
P l a t i n U M s P o n s o r
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cORPORAte
sponsors
Supporting FFA today is supporting success for tomorrow. Cargill and its employees have partnered with National FFA for nearly 50 years because we believe in the importance of youth leadership develop-
ment. FFA members will be our future employees, customers and leaders.
The skills and experiences students gain through FFA will be valuable in creating a stronger, brighter future
for us all. Cargill is proud to be an FFA sponsor.
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Jerry rose Corporate Vice President
cargill G o l D s P o n s o r
46 synGenta,
synGenta seeDs inC.
Greensboro, NC American FFA Degree
Recognition and stars International experience career show exhibit chapter leadership
continuum Materials collegiate career expo consortium of collegiate
Agricultural Organizations Fiber and Oil crop
Production Proficiency National collegiate
Ag Ambassador Program 5 tiMBerLanD pro
Stratham, NH National Day of service Washington leadership
conference—In-kind Washington leadership
conference service learning experience 24 traCtor suppLy
CoMpany Brentwood, TN Ag ed In-service support Agricultural Mechanics
Repair & Maintenance entrepreneurship/
Placement Proficiency Alumni chapter grant Program Alumni convention
& VIP Reception Alumni state leaders
conference career show exhibit convention Arena
Widescreen Production Diversified livestock entrepre-
neurship Proficiency equine science Placement
Proficiency general Fund
Horse evaluation career Development event Industry Meetings—In-kind Job Interview career
Development event landscape Management
Proficiency
NAAe convention general support PAs equine career
Program Area
Web Page sponsorship 8 eLanCo aniMaL heaLth a division of Eli lilly and Company Greenfield, IN
Agricultural Issues career Development event Annual campaign—
Matching gift career show exhibit collegiate career expo convention teacher Workshop National FFA convention
general support Industry Meetings— In-kind Retiring National Officer
experience—In-kind stars Over America Breakfast
1 FarM CreDit serviCes agFirst Farm Credit Bank Columbia, SC
agriBank, FCB St. Paul, MN CoBank
Denver, CO
Farm Credit Bank of texas Austin, TX
u.S. agBank, FCB Wichita, KS
Alumni state leaders conference BlAst Off
61 kraFt FooDs inC., Kraft Foods inc. — oscar Mayer division Northfield, IL
Annual campaign—
Matching gift career show exhibit collegiate career expo collegiate scholarships consortium of collegiate
Agricultural Organizations Food science & technology
career Development event Meats evaluation and
technology career Development event 56 LanD o' Lakes FeeD/
purina MiLLs, LanD o' Lakes FounDation Minneapolis, MN Alumni Auction—In-kind career show exhibit collegiate career expo 52 BasF
Research Triangle Park, NC collegiate career expo convention Delegate
Assembly
National FFA convention general support—In-kind National collegiate Ag
Ambassador Program 57 Bayer CropsCienCe,
Bayer aniMaL heaLth, Bayer environMentaL sCienCe
Research Triangle Park, NC Agronomy career
Development event Beef Production entre-
preneurship Proficiency career show exhibit collegiate career expo Floriculture Proficiency livestock evaluation career
Development event 32 Chs FounDation
Inver Grove Heights, MN Agricultural Processing
Proficiency career show exhibit collegiate career expo convention leadership Dinner creed speaking career
Development event Diversified crop Production
entrepreneurship Food science &
technology Proficiency 52 Dow aGrosCienCes
Indianapolis, IN Annual campaign—
Matching gift career show exhibit collegiate career expo National FFA convention
general support state Presidents’ conference
s i l v e r
$250,000–499,999 continued
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$100,000–$249,99913 (( c O R P O R A t e s P O N s O R s))
collegiate scholarships convention Arena
Widescreen Production equine science entrepreneur-
ship Proficiency National leadership
conference for state Officers specialty Animal
Production Proficiency Wildlife Production
& Management entrepre- neurship Proficiency 41 MeriaL
Duluth, GA
lifeknowledge center livestock evaluation
career Development event small Animal Production
& care entrepreneurship/
Placement Proficiency 3 sMithFieLD FooDs
Smithfield, VA career show exhibit environmental & Natural
Resources career Development event learners to leaders
49 the MosaiC CoMpany Minnetonka, MN career show exhibit National leadership
conference for state Officers Parliamentary Procedure career Development event 2 uniteD Country
reaL estate Kansas City, MO Agricultural services
Proficiency
Alumni Auction—In-kind Alumni chapter grant Program collegiate scholarships convention sponsors Dinner FFA today sponsorship Wildlife Production
& Management Placement Proficiency 4 usDa ruraL DeveLopMent
Washington, DC Agri-entrepreneurship
Awards Program stars Recognition Award
(state and local)
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Why Support FFa?
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he mission of the national FFa organization is to make a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growthand career success through agricultural education.
our members—more than 500,000 of them in all 50 states, Puerto rico and the virgin islands—are the
future of the agriculture industry. exposing them to and getting them excited about agriculture now means that in the years to come, they will become vital contributors to the food, fuel, fiber and natural resources that keep america and countries across the globe thriving.
the only way to keep these students involved is to offer programs and incentives that enrich their learning and ignite their agricultural interests. that’s where you come in. Without your generous support,
FFa would not be able to offer the career development events or leadership confer- ences or the curriculum materials that not only teach members the impact agriculture
has on our lives, but also helps build their confidence and leadership skills. and when you’ve got confident, educated people entering the workforce, you can rest assured that the industry of agriculture will continue to grow and flourish.
on behalf of the members, teach- ers and national FFa staff, we thank you, our supporters, for believing in the power and influence of the national FFa organization. each dollar that we receive helps us change students’ lives by opening the doors to a world of possibilities in agriculture. We appreciate all that you do to help students realize their goals and thank you for your continued support.
We thank you, our supporters, for believing in the power and influence
of the National FFA Organization.
cORPORAte
sponsors
a w a r D w i n n e r
Jason w. seGers | Georgia
2008 Forest Products and Management entrepreneurship/
Placement National Proficiency Award Winner
i
would like to thank Dodge trucks and John Deere for their sponsorship of the Forest Products and Management entrepreneurship/Placement national Proficiency award. i was honored to receive the award in 2008, and i assure you that i was able to use the money during my second year of college. there is no way to describe what FFa has done for me. Membership in this organization has made me a more confident and intelligent individual. i have actually been in college business classes and thought to myself, “i learned that back in my high school FFa chapter!” i want to thank the sponsors from the bottom of my heart, and i ask you to continue making the differences you have made in my life. your contribu- tion goes to an organization that helps the youth of our nation become well-rounded adults and better citizens.63 aGCo Corporation, aGCo FinanCe Duluth, GA career show exhibit collegiate career expo collegiate scholarships general Fund
57 BnsF raiLway CoMpany Fort Worth, TX
collegiate scholarships 12 Carhartt
Dearborn, MI
Alumni Volunteer Recognition Award Program
career show exhibit collegiate career expo Home and/or community
Development Proficiency 18 Dtn/
the proGressive FarMer Omaha, NE
Agricultural communications career Development event career show exhibit
15 FastLine puBLiCations, inC.
Buckner, KY career show exhibit collegiate scholarships convention Internet coverage National Officer
convention Hospitality PAs convention Meal Function
41 novartis aniMaL heaLth us inC.
Greensboro, NC career show exhibit collegiate career expo convention guidebook,
Bags and Buttons 64 Firestone aGriCuLturaL
tire CoMpany Des Moines, IA Agricultural Mechanics
career Development event collegiate scholarships
3 GeorGe e. Fern CoMpany Indianapolis, IN
National FFA convention general support—In-kind 10 GMaC FinanCiaL serviCes
Detroit, MI
National Officer scholarships
8 inDiana FarM Bureau anD FarM Bureau insuranCe Indianapolis, IN career show exhibit National FFA convention
general support 61 the LinCoLn eLeCtriC
CoMpany, the JaMes F LinCoLn arC weLDinG FounDation
Cleveland, OH Agricultural education
Proficiency career show exhibit career Development event
Materials and services—
In-kind
collegiate scholarships general Fund
18 MtD proDuCts inC.
Valley City, OH
Alumni Auction—In-kind career show exhibit convention speaker landscape Management
Proficiency 3 nationaL FFa
orGaniZation Indianapolis, IN Ag ed Opportunity Fund
15 raBo aGriFinanCe, raBoBank internationaL St. Louis, MO
career show exhibit collegiate scholarships New century Farmer
6 stihL inC.
Virginia Beach, VA career show exhibit
local Program success Website Nursery/landscape career
Development event PlANet student career Day
3 turner FounDation, inC.
Atlanta, GA
Pollinator conservation Project 25 usDa FarM
serviCe aGenCy Washington, DC career show exhibit stars Over America Video stars Recognition Award
(state and local)
"Thank you so much for helping build the foundations for future generations."
Casey Bastian
$50,000–$99,999
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For 60 years DuPont and its Pioneer businesshave been supporters of FFA. We are proud to provide funds for FFA scholarships and awards, and especially for enhancing
agriscience-based learning in environmental science, sustainability, food science and biotechnology. DuPont is committed to working
for a better future, and education is the foundation
for success. There is no better organization to partner with than the FFA to create that strong
foundation for today’s youth and tomorrow’s
agriculture leaders.
JaMes C. CoLLins Jr.
Vice President & General Manager DuPont
s i l v e r s P o n s o r 14 CaterpiLLar inC.
Peoria, IL
career show exhibit collegiate scholarships
5 CLaas oF aMeriCa inC.
Omaha, NE
Alumni Auction—In-kind career show exhibit
Forage Production Proficiency 47 ConaGra FooDs inC.
Omaha, NE
collegiate scholarships 4 DeLta ConsoLiDateD—
a Danaher CoMpany Sparks, MD
Alumni Auction—In-kind career show exhibit Diversified Agricultural
Production Proficiency 42 FarM CreDit systeM
FounDation Washington, DC American FFA Degree
Recognition and stars International experience 30 Gea westFaLiasurGe
Naperville, IL collegiate career expo collegiate scholarships Dairy cattle evaluation career
Development event general Fund
International leadership seminar for state Officers 11 husQvarna Forest
anD GarDen CoMpany Charlotte, NC
career show exhibit Forestry career
Development event 1 inDiana Corn
MarketinG CounCiL Indianapolis, IN National FFA convention
general support 8 inDiana soyBean
aLLianCe Indianapolis, IN career show exhibit National FFA convention
general support
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14 aMeriCan veterinary MeDiCaL assoCiation Schaumburg, IL Ag ed In-service support career show exhibit collegiate scholarships convention student
Workshops NAAe convention
general support NAAe Professional Develop-
ment Webinar Programs Veterinary Medicine
Proficiency
8 arysta LiFesCienCe north aMeriCa Corporation Cary, NC
collegiate scholarships Nursery/landscape career
Development event 1 Bank oF the west
San Francisco, CA collegiate scholarships 41 BriGGs anD stratton
Corporation FounDation inC.
Milwaukee, WI Agricultural Mechanics
energy systems Proficiency career show exhibit Diversified Horticulture
entrepreneurship/
Placement Proficiency Pathways to career success—
Power, structural & technical systems 8 usDa naturaL resourCes
Conservation serviCe Washington, DC
career show exhibit collegiate career expo environmental & Natural
Resources career Development event
11 usDa risk
ManaGeMent aGenCy Washington, DC career show exhibit Risk Management essay
contest 46 wranGLer
Greensboro, NC career show exhibit collegiate career expo convention Dinner for state
Officers and Delegates National leadership
conference for state Officers National talent
50 aMeriCan FarM Bureau FeDeration Washington, DC career show exhibit extemporaneous Public
speaking career Development event
$25,000–$49,999
15 ((c O R P O R A t e s P O N s O R s))
cORPORAte
sponsors
27 intervet/sCherinG- pLouGh aniMaL heaLth Millsboro, DE
collegiate career expo consortium of collegiate
Agricultural Organizations 5 LaB-aiDs, inC.
Ronkonkoma, NY career show exhibit teacher training—
Biological sciences in Agriculture—In-kind 4 LanDMark
nurseries, inC.
Coppell, TX
Nursery Operations Proficiency teacher Recruitment Initiative
9 MCCorMiCk CoMpany Kansas City, MO
Agricultural communications Proficiency
1 MCDonaLD's oF CentraL inDiana Indianapolis, IN career show exhibit National FFA convention
general support—In-kind 29 Mitsui anD Co. usa inC.
New York, NY National Officer
International experience 54 nationwiDe FounDation
Columbus, OH collegiate career expo collegiate convention
Program
consortium of collegiate Agricultural Organizations Diversified Horticulture
entrepreneurship/
Placement Proficiency 39 north aMeriCan
nutrition CoMpanies Agricultural sales
Placement Proficiency swine Production
Placement Proficiency
18 potashCorp Saskatoon, SK, Canada Agriscience teacher
Award Program 63 suCCessFuL FarMinG—
aGriCuLture onLine Des Moines, IA
convention sponsors Dinner New century Farmer—In-kind 3 the Grains FounDation
Washington, DC collegiate International
Program 33 tyson FooDs inC.
Springdale, AR collegiate scholarships Meats evaluation and
technology career Development event Poultry evaluation
career Development event 13 uniteD parCeL serviCe
(ups) Indianapolis, IN National FFA convention
general support—In-kind National convention
Delegate luncheon 8 u.s. arMy
Chicago, IL career show exhibit
convention student Workshops 3 veCtor MarketinG—
CutCo CutLery Wilmington, DE Ag ed In-service support collegiate career expo collegiate convention—
career success Workshop convention
student Workshops Prepared Public speaking
9 wayne FarMs LLC Oakwood, GA National leadership
conference for state Officers Poultry Production Proficiency
14 wiLBur-eLLis CoMpany Brush Prairie, WA
chapter leadership continuum Materials collegiate career expo collegiate scholarships
18 aDayana
aGriBusiness Group Indianapolis, IN National FFA convention
general support National Officer
candidate Reception National Officers
convention Preparation 3 aGreLiant GenetiCs
Westfield, IN career show exhibit convention tours
5 aMeriCan Business MeDia New York, NY convention sponsors
Reception
1 aMeriCan proteins inC.
Cumming, GA general Fund
Poultry Production Proficiency 12 appLieD teChnoLoGies,
a div. of learning labs inc.
Calhoun, GA
Ag ed In-service support career show exhibit state supervisors Dinner
6 ariat
internationaL inC.
Union City, CA equine science
Placement Proficiency 3 ariens CoMpany
Brillion, WI career show exhibit PlANet student career Days
44 assoCiation oF eQuipMent ManuFaCturers (aeM) Milwaukee, WI
PAs career Planning Program PAs National conference
exposure Program
$25,000–$49,999
continued
$10,000–$24,999
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At New Holland, we’re proud to have sponsored FFA for the past 60 years.
There’s no organization like it in terms of provid- ing outstanding leadership training and opportunities for youth. Many of our valued customers and some
of our finest employees have proudly worn the FFA jacket. We feel our contributions to FFA are an important investment in
our future customers and employees, as well as in the
future of agriculture.
Dennis hann Regional Sales Director
New Holland s i l v e r s P o n s o r
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t first glance, observers might see FFa as simply an organization that goes hand-in-hand with agricultural education.While the organization definitely has its
“roots” in agriculture, a closer look reveals that FFa not only focuses on the impor- tance, value and future of the agriculture industry, but it also places a
strong emphasis on develop- ing the leadership potential of its members.
Whether they serve on committees, are elected chapter officers, or even become state or national officers, all members are encouraged to take on leader-
ship roles. this is largely accomplished through class work and programs, but because of the generous support of people like you, FFa can offer specialized leader- ship conferences that prepare members for a bright future in agriculture.
one such conference is building leaders and strong teams of officers, or blast off. blast off provides training in life management, presentations, social skills, personal goals and assessment for state officers as they begin their first year of service. the conference helps build the officers’ confidence in leading their state association, and, through the generosity of
sponsors, these eager young leaders are able to attend at virtually no cost to them.
another conference inspiring premier leadership is the national leadership conference for state officers, or nlcso.
the second component of the state FFa officer training continuum, nlcso takes
leadership development to the next level, helping the officers create a team dynamic, deliver and evaluate presentations, and build relationships between local, state and national FFa levels.
the state officer leader- ship continuum is advanced further at the state Presidents’ conference, or sPc. Here two officers from each state gather in Washington, D.c., to explore the heritage of our nation’s capital while inspir- ing and learning from other state leaders and, ultimately, beginning the initial phases of the delegate process. Many times, these leaders go on to become officers of the national FFa organization!
these are only three of the leadership conferences FFa offers to its members.
Without your support, many of these bright, young leaders would never be able to fully recognize their potential. thank you for all you do to ensure their future.
... because of the generous support of people like you,
FFA can offer specialized leadership
conferences that prepare members for
a bright future in agriculture.
building the Leadership Potential of each FFa Member
Premier leadership
13 BaDer rutter
& assoCiates inC.
Brookfield, WI Annual Report—In-kind
3 Baker anD DanieLs Indianapolis, IN National Days of service
17 BaLL hortiCuLturaL CoMpany
West Chicago, IL Floriculture career
Development event 3 BeCk's hyBriDs
Atlanta, IN
collegiate scholarships National FFA convention
speaker support 25 BehLen MFG. Co.
Columbus, NE Diversified livestock
Placement Proficiency 8 Berne appareL
New Haven, IN career show exhibit general Fund
4 BkD nonproFit serviCes Indianapolis, IN
convention thank You Dinner— FFA Board convention student
Workshops
6 BoehrinGer inGeLheiM vetMeDiCa inC.
St. Joseph, MO livestock evaluation
career Development event 1 BrowninG investMents
Indianapolis, IN National FFA convention
general support 11 Carry- on traiLer
Corporation Lavonia, GA
Agricultural Mechanics Design & Fabrication Proficiency Alumni Auction—In-kind general Fund
Washington leadership conference/scholarships 13 Chevron proDuCts
CoMpany San Ramon, CA career show exhibit
general Fund
