Osseo-Fairchild FFA Receives Agriculture Education and Classroom Equipment Grant

Friday, June 4th, 2021 -- 8:05 AM

(Wisconsin Ag Connection) -The Compeer Financial Fund for Rural America program has awarded nearly $150,000 in Agriculture Education and Classroom Equipment Grants this spring.

Coordinators say high school agriculture programs in cooperative's 144-county territory were eligible to apply for up to $3,000 per school to promote agriculture education and inspire youth to gain a deeper understanding of the ever-changing agriculture industry by funding programs and the modern classroom equipment.

"This program is designed to help schools expand their agriculture education programs and connect students with the latest technology," said Corporate Giving Specialist Karen Schieler. "With students getting back to in-person learning, it's more important now than ever to give schools the resources they need to foster an interest in the ever-changing agriculture industry with hands-on learning experiences."

One neighboring school district that received the grant was the Osseo-Fairchild FFA for their hydroponics unit. This is the fourth year for the grant program, which has awarded nearly 250 grants, totaling more than $607,000.

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