Almond Leadership Program
 Five years ago, Almond Board of California
(ABC), through the Almond Leadership Program, began raising funds for the
California FFA Foundation to help ensure scholarships were available for
graduating seniors who were pursuing agriculture as their college major.
Between 2011 and 2015, nearly $20,000 was raised through the silent auction as part
of The Almond Conference. In 2016, the Almond Leadership Program participants
were challenged to raise $15,000. With the help of nearly 50 companies and
individuals who donated items and made online bids, more than $27,000 was
raised!
The
class of the 2017 ABC Almond Leadership Program participants are
dedicated leaving their mark and supporting the future leaders of the
California ag industry. With 18 individuals representing all facets of the
industry in this year’s class, the group is dedicated to raising $25,000 by
December 8, 2017!
To help
make this goal a reality, in addition to the silent auction at The Almond Conference, the
Almond Leadership Program will be conducting a live auction during the annual
Gala Dinner, Dec. 7. Feel free to reach out to Jenny Nicolau at jnicolau@almondboard.com to donate an
item for the silent or live auction. Or take action now by making a monetary
donation by clicking here or
the donate button below. Monetary donations accepted between April 24 and
December 8, 2017.
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2017 Big Day of Giving
The Results Are In....
The California FFA Foundation believes in investing in the future of agriculture and the 86,648 members of the California FFA, and we're grateful to have so many supporters who share our passion.
On the Big Day of Giving, we raised over $10,000 from 73 donors, in support of agricultural education and FFA. We couldn’t have accomplished this without your support, encouragement and inspiration. Thank you for ongoing commitment, for giving back, and mostly importantly for investing in the future of agriculture, and the California FFA.
Big Day of Giving is a 24-hour online giving challenge. On May 4, 2017 non-profits ask their friends and neighbors to celebrate the spirit of giving.
The California FFA Foundation is participating for the third year in a row, and your donation is essential! When you donate, you believe in investing the future of agriculture and the 86,648 members of the California FFA.
Here’s How You Can Help:
- Share the California FFA's posts on social media. Your shares, likes, and retweets will let your friends and followers know that you support the California FFA and believe in the future of agriculture in California.
- Use your Golden One debit card and the California FFA will receive even more money!
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Mission and Goals
The mission of the California FFA Foundation is to promote, aid, and assist, financially or otherwise, California FFA to ensure the success of Agricultural Education by preparing tomorrow's agricultural leaders, today.
Our Goal is to provide individuals, businesses, foundations and others the opportunity to invest in the premier secondary Agricultural Education leadership development program in California: FFA. The Foundation provides award recognition for student projects, competitive team events, leadership development events, as well as leadership training conferences.
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Why Give?
The world’s population continues to grow, and the agriculture industry needs more people who can help produce food, fuel and fiber in ways that are faster, smarter and more sustainable than ever before.
By giving to the California FFA Foundation, you are helping smart, talented and determined young people to become the leaders we need for tomorrow — leaders who will develop the new strategies and technologies that will ensure a safe, abundant and affordable food supply for us all.
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