Indianapolis (Friday, Oct. 31, 2025) – Three National FFA sponsors were honored during an onstage ceremony this morning with the Distinguished Service Citation during the National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis.

Ag West Farm Credit has supported FFA and agricultural education over the past 20 years – impacting the organization both long-term and immediately. They have provided critical funding for student programs, leadership events and chapter support and made a significant gift to help establish the Oregon FFA Foundation. Through their rural community development grant program, AgWest has contributed to local programs in western states.

Recently recognized as a platinum partner, Farm Credit supports FFA at the local, state and national levels. It shows its support through SAE grants, the Washington Leadership Conference, the New Century Farmer and the National FFA Convention & Expo. Along with championing various FFA programs, Farm Credit also supports scholarships and grants.

Celebrating 40 years of supporting agricultural education and FFA, Tractor Supply Company gives at the local, state and national levels. Throughout the partnership, Tractor Supply Company impacts members through their Grants for Growing program, the National FFA Future Leaders Scholarship Fund and much more. In addition to financial support, Tractor Supply Company also introduces members to opportunities to grow their hands-on experiences.

Awards such as the Distinguished Service Citation recognize that FFA and its partners make a greater impression on students through the cooperation of the entire community. FFA and agricultural education programs have helped millions of students achieve extraordinary success for more than 90 years.

The National FFA Organization is a school-based national youth leadership development organization of more than 1,042,245 student members as part of 9,207 local FFA chapters in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

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About National FFA Organization
The National FFA Organization is a school-based national youth leadership development organization of more than 1,042,245 student members as part of 9,407 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. Governed by a 19-member board of trustees composed of educators, business leaders, individual donors and FFA Alumni, the foundation is a separately registered nonprofit organization. About 82 percent of every dollar received by the foundation supports FFA members and agricultural education opportunities. For more, visit FFA.org/Give.