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INDIANAPOLIS – The Hollow Rock- Bruceton FFA chapter in Bruceton has been awarded $5,000 as part of the Grants for Growing program. The nationwide program, sponsored by Tractor Supply Company, provides grant funds to local FFA chapters to support the development or improvement of agricultural education projects that enhance the classroom experiences for students through chapter engagement activities.
Hollow Rock-Bruceton FFA plans to begin an aquaculture program and this would allow students to see a brand-new side of the plant science curriculum. The aquaculture program would help the Hollow Rock-Bruceton FFA program become self-sufficient as crops such as lettuce will be used for consumption in the cafeteria.
The program provided over $900,000 to FFA chapters in 47 states. Funding is provided through consumer donations made during checkout at a Tractor Supply Company store by purchasing a $1 FFA Paper Emblem. The fundraising period aligns with National FFA Week in February.
The National FFA Organization is a school-based national youth leadership development organization of more than 1,027,200 student members as part of 9,235 local FFA chapters in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Photo: From left- Evan Joseph, Madison Campbell, Taylor Walters, Ansley Hollingsworth, Allie Paschall, Lydia McKinney, Brayden Upchurch, Jacob Henry