GROWING THE GOODNESS
Blue Diamond Receives Distinguished Service Award from FFA Since 2017, Blue Diamond Growers and the California Future Farmers of America (FFA), have partnered in the pursuit of investing in the next generation of farmers, food producers, and agricultural leaders. The Cooperative’s partnership for the Give the Gift of Blue initiative during Giving Tuesday provides deserving students with FFA jackets and uniforms. Through Blue Diamond ’s and its growers’ support, FFA has provided 5,293 jackets to students across the state — an incredible achievement that we are very proud of.
Because of our impact and partnership, Blue Diamond received the Distinguished Service Award from the National Future Farmers of America at their Annual Conference in Indianapolis. Blue Diamond is one of only four companies to receive this award! Over 70,000 FFA students from around the nation cheered and celebrated our partnership as our cooperative received this wonderful recognition. For the eighth year in a row, Blue Diamond has matched donations to FFA on Giving Tuesday, December 3, up to $25,000 to help raise funds for students to receive their iconic blue jackets.
About FFA: Future Farmers of America (FFA) is a dynamic youth organization that prepares members for premier leadership, personal growth, and career success through agricultural education. The organization develops members’ potential and helps them discover their talent through hands-on experiences, which give members the tools to achieve real-world success. FFA is for students who want to engage in agriculture and aspire to be farmers, teachers, doctors, scientists, business owners and more.
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