Culver’s created the “Thank You Farmers Project” back in 2013 and has raised a lot of money since then. The donation total recently hit $3 million, and the funds go to support agricultural education.
The Thank you Farmers Project is about more than showing appreciation for the hard work of today’s farmers. It’s also about ensuring America has enough food to serve its growing population by supporting agricultural education efforts that encourage smart farming. One way that Culver’s does this is by supporting FFA.
“Today’s FFA members are tomorrow’s ag leaders,” says Allison Wedig, Culver’s marketing specialist and a former Wisconsin FFA state president. “Many of these students will go on to dedicate their careers to ensuring a sustainable future food supply, so we want to support them and give them a forum to share their voices and passions.”
One of the many ways that Culver’s supports FFA is through the annual FFA Essay Contest that launched February 22, 2021. As in the past six years of the contest, three winners will receive funds for their FFA chapters, including $7,500 for first place, $5,000 for second place, and $2,500 for third. The application deadline is April 19, 2021.
Go to www.culvers.com/essaycontest for more information.
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