Each year, a portion of sales from eligible Zoetis products are designated for local FFA chapters. From Feb. 1 through April 30, 2024, customers may designate a portion of sales from these qualified Zoetis cattle and equine products to their local FFA chapters.
Last year, more than $375,000 was donated to 1,175 FFA chapters, with over 25,000 students benefiting from the contributions.
“As an organization, we are committed to supporting the next generation of agriculture and recognize the vital role that FFA plays in shaping tomorrow’s leaders,” said Jared Shriver, Senior Vice President, Head of Livestock, Equine and Platinum Performance at Zoetis. “The Industry Support Program provides our customers a unique way to support this mission in their own backyard. We’re proud to have continued this program with the National FFA Foundation and our customers for over 15 years.”
FFA chapters use the program funds in various ways, from helping defray travel and event costs to funding community projects and scholarships. Christy Schuler, an FFA advisor in Bridgeport, Nebraska, used funds to purchase FFA jackets for new student members.
“It’s a special way to welcome members into the chapter and show them the opportunities that they have in FFA and agriculture. They will make so many memories wearing those jackets,” Schuler echoed the importance of community engagement and support. “The community is what built the [FFA] program, and the community is what keeps it going.”
Zoetis customers have until May 5, 2024, to enroll and designate their preferred FFA chapters. To learn more about the program and how to contribute, don’t hesitate to get in touch with your local Zoetis representative or visit the site here.
“These contributions make it possible for FFA to provide teachers and advisors with resources that have a lasting impact,” adds Lori Randle, Senior Regional Director of the National FFA Foundation. “The Industry Support Program is a great example of building support for local FFA chapters and supporting the next generation of leaders in agriculture.”
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