Central Valley Ag Donates $3,410.30 to Kansas FFA Foundation at State Convention

(York, NE) Central Valley Ag (CVA) proudly presented a donation of $3,410.30 to the Kansas FFA Foundation during the 97th Kansas FFA State Convention in Manhattan, Kansas, as part of its “Fuel up For FFA” campaign.

The donation, raised during National FFA Week in February, reflects CVA’s ongoing commitment to supporting youth in agriculture. Throughout the week, CVA pledged a portion of fuel sales at CVA fuel sites to benefit local FFA chapters and the Kansas State FFA Foundation.

“Supporting our next generation of agricultural leaders is a fundamental priority at CVA,” said Jeff Ingalls, Senior Vice President of Energy at CVA. “FFA has a lasting impact on the lives of young people, and we’re proud to invest in their future through this donation.”

The funds presented to the Kansas FFA Foundation will help further the organization’s mission of developing premier leadership, personal growth and career success for Kansas FFA members.

“We are grateful for Central Valley Ag’s continued partnership and belief in agricultural education,” said Beth Gaines, executive director of the Kansas FFA Foundation. “This generous donation will directly support opportunities and programs for our members across the state.”

CVA’s “Fuel Up for FFA” campaign has raised $15,758.45 since its inception, reinforcing the cooperative’s dedication to community involvement and agricultural education.

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