Frontier Cooperative Donates to Local FFA Chapter Grants

Nov 17, 2021


Frontier Cooperative has donated to the Nebraska FFA Foundation to directly support local FFA chapter needs. Based on an application and selection process, eight FFA chapters in Frontier's local trade area received a grant to enhance their FFA chapter or use toward agricultural classroom needs.

2021 Frontier Cooperative Grant Recipients:
  • Syracuse-Dunbar-Avoca | Teaching Aids for Small Animal Care and Animal Science
  • High Plains | Livestock Trailer
  • East Butler | Floral Cooler
  • Norris | Metal Bender
  • The Career Academy (Lincoln) | Edible Landscapes
  • North Bend | Homegrown Potting Shed
  • Humphrey | Growing Agriculture Literacy
  • Palmer | Palmer FFA Livestock Project
Frontier Coop Chief Executive Officer Jeremy Wilhelm said, “We are proud to support these chapters and the young men and women who have an interest in agriculture. It is a small way that we can give back to the communities that support Frontier Cooperative and a way to support the future of agriculture.”

“The Nebraska FFA Foundation financially supports growing leaders, building communities and creating career connections with Frontier Cooperative's help to area FFA programs to achieve that FFA vision. Thank you, Frontier Cooperative, for helping provide resources to the chapters in your area,” said Stacey Agnew, Nebraska FFA Foundation Executive Director.

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