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For over half a century, Monsanto has been a proud supporter of the national FFA organization. We believe in the FFA mission 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." At Monsanto, we are dedicated to supporting the nearly 500,000 FFA members, ages 12-21, in more than 7,000 chapters in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.
Reflecting our commitment to FFA, a senior Monsanto executive has held a position on the National FFA Foundation Sponsor’s Board for many years. Glenn Stith, Vice-President U. S. Branded Business, Sales and Marketing, and former FFA member, currently serves on the Board and is the Chair-Elect for 2007.
Monsanto is a Gold Star Sponsor of the National FFA Foundation.
Monsanto directly supports the following FFA programs and initiatives:
- National Agricultural Sales Career Development Event
- National AgriScience Student Scholarship and Recognition Program
- National Agricultural Proficiency Award Program
- Biotechnology for Plants, Animals and the Environment Curriculum
- The National Agricultural Career Show
- National FFA Diversity Training Initiative
- H.O. Sargent Member & Non-Member Awards
- Leadership Training for State Officers
- LifeKnowledge Program
