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September 10, 2020

AgReliant Genetics Donation Bolsters National FFA Organization COVID-19 Chapter Assistance Program

Seed company gives back to ag community as it celebrates 20-year anniversary

WESTFIELD, IN – When AgReliant Genetics was founded two decades ago, no one could have predicted what 2020 would bring. As the company celebrates its 20th anniversary this year, the focus has been on helping to lift the agriculture community. Part of this effort has been extra donations to agriculture education, including $10,000 to the FFA COVID-19 Chapter Assistance Program.

“We know rural communities are struggling and supporting FFA members through their local chapters is a tangible way to get resources where they are needed,” said Paul Nselel, president and CEO, AgReliant Genetics. “Student leaders must navigate remote learning and personal challenges yet are working hard to identify projects that can make a difference in their local area during these tough times, and we are proud to support them.”

More than 700 FFA chapters across the United States applied for the grant program which provides $2,000 supplemental relief to help chapters recover a portion of the fundraiser dollars lost due to the pandemic as well as navigate the impact in their communities.

The donation, awarded to chapters in Michigan, Illinois, Kansas, Iowa and Indiana, was used to help with priorities such as leadership and professional development, scholarships, purchase of classroom equipment and to support projects and curriculum designed to have a positive impact on FFA members and the communities in which they serve.

“We are so grateful for support for the FFA COVID-19 Chapter Assistance Program from partners such as AgReliant Genetics,” said National FFA Foundation President and National FFA Organization Chief Marketing Officer Molly Ball. “With the help of this financial assistance in these uncertain times, local FFA chapters are able to continue to make a positive difference in the lives of students through agricultural education.”

Throughout the year, AgReliant Genetics will continue to celebrate its anniversary through events, recognitions and industry support. For more information about AgReliant Genetics, please visit www.agreliantgenetics.com.

About AgReliant Genetics
Headquartered in Westfield, IN, AgReliant Genetics is ranked as the third largest corn seed company in the U.S and operates one of the largest research programs in North America. AgReliant Genetics is made up of more than 800 strategic thinkers, technical experts, innovators, hard workers and industry leaders across the U.S. and Canada all focused on providing trusted seed solutions that help farmers grow.

About National FFA Organization
The National FFA Organization is a school-based national youth leadership development organization of more than 760,000 student members as part of 8,700 local FFA chapters in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The FFA mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. For more, visit the National FFA Organization online at FFA.org and on Facebook and Twitter.

About National FFA Foundation
The National FFA Foundation builds partnerships with industry, education, government, other foundations and individuals to secure financial resources that recognize FFA member achievements, develop student leaders and support the future of agricultural education. A separately registered nonprofit organization, the foundation is governed by a board of trustees that includes the national FFA president, educators, business leaders and individual donors. For more, visit FFA.org/Give.

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