Retail programs provide funding through partnerships with local retailers and depend on consumer donations through sales of paper emblems, direct donations and sales-based rebates. Chapters nationwide secure more than $1 million annually.

What’s even better than chapters earning 70% from a fundraiser and states earning an additional 5%? The fact that this fundraiser can be done remotely, and there is no money due upfront from local chapters. Learn More

Partner-designated chapter support is a direct gift from local retailers, seed advisors, restaurants or automotive/equipment companies. The local business selects the chapter as a recipient of the donation.

Smithfield produces good food, the right way, with respect for its people, animals, community and planet. Smithfield partners with local FFA chapters to to increase belonging and engagement; break down financial barriers ; and to support community service projects focused on food insecurity. The program accepts applications on a rolling basis and distributes funds quarterly. Apply now.

Culver’s franchises across the nation can sponsor their local chapter(s) by providing a blue jacket to those members who cannot afford one. Each restaurant will pay $65 to fund the first jacket donated. The remaining fee will be paid by Culver Franchising System, LLC. After the first jacket, the restaurant will pay $130 to fund each additional blue jacket for the chapter of their choice. Restaurants can sign up from Jan. 13 – May 5, 2025. Jacket recipients will be notified at the start of the new school year.
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Darling Ingredients is proud to partner with the National FFA Organization to connect over 150 Darling facilities with local FFA chapters across America. Our core values of integrity, entrepreneurship, and transparency support our vision, shape our culture, and reflect what we value as an organization. We acknowledge that not only the future of agriculture, but the future of Darling Ingredients lies in the aspiration of students who strive to make a difference. To wear the blue jacket is a privilege, and we are honored to help make that possible for those who seek the challenge to create a better future for us all. Darling Ingredients facilities can sign up to support this program from Feb. 17 – March 31, 2025. Facilities Enrollment Form

Through the Syngenta Blue Jacket Program, Syngenta retailers can show their support to local chapters. Participating retailers award two official blue FFA jackets to a local chapter or members of the chapter, along with $2,330 in unrestricted chapter financial assistance. Syngenta retailers can sign up to support this program from Feb. 3 – June 3, 2025. Find Your Local Dealer | Syngenta Retailer Enrollment

Syngenta seed growers select an FFA chapter to receive a $1,000 chapter grant. Syngenta will match each donation with an equal contribution to the National FFA Foundation. Syngenta seed growers can sign up to support this program from Feb. 3 – June 3, 2025. Find Your Local Dealer | Syngenta Growers Enrollment

AGCO will match a total of 100 dealer-sponsored grants totaling $1,000 each. Chapters are awarded $800 and $200 is awarded to the state FFA association where the chapter is located. Dealer enrollment will open in late 2025.
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In 2013, Culver’s launched the Thank You Farmers® campaign. On a designated day each May, guests can purchase a single scoop of Fresh Frozen Custard for $1. The money raised is donated to a local FFA chapter or agricultural organization by the restaurant.
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The Zoetis Industry Support Program allows local veterinarians who sell select Zoetis cattle products to choose up to five local FFA chapters or state FFA associations or foundations to receive a 1% rebate of sales, up to $1,000. This year’s program runs Feb. 1 – April 30, 2025. For more information, please refer to the 2025 Zoetis Industry Support Program promotional flyers or call 866-611-2626.

Through the Invenergy Blue Jacket Program, Invenergy supports the distribution of blue FFA jackets to local FFA chapters across the country. As a leading developer of sustainable energy, Invenergy is proud to support local students as they pursue agricultural career paths.