Tractor Supply Donates $100,000 to Support Veterans’ Farm and Ranch Ventures
2024年7月24日 - 10:00PM
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- Donation to Farmer Veteran Coalition’s Fellowship Fund is part
of rural lifestyle retailer’s $1 million contribution to charities
that support our Hometown Heroes
- Funding helps military veterans access supplies, equipment and
training to successfully launch their farm businesses
Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ: TSCO), the largest rural
lifestyle retailer in the United States, and the Tractor Supply
Company Foundation have donated $100,000 to the Farmer Veteran
Coalition’s (FVC) Fellowship Fund, which provides micro grants to
veterans who are in their beginning years of farming or ranching.
This marks the sixth year Tractor Supply has partnered with FVC to
assist farmer veterans from all branches of service as part of its
ongoing commitment to veteran causes. Through the joint initiative,
the Company has provided more than $550,000 in gift cards and
funding to FVC, assisting more than 350 farmer veterans
nationwide.
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“Whether it is part of their upbringing or a newly discovered
interest, many of our nation’s military veterans find purpose and
passion in farming after leaving the service,” said Colin Yankee,
executive vice president and chief supply chain officer at Tractor
Supply and former U.S. Army captain. “As an organization that has
shared in that passionate pursuit for over 85 years, and one that
believes in showing the highest respect to our country and those
who serve it, it is our privilege to lend these heroes a hand to
help them bring their dreams of farming and ranching to life.”
The Tractor Supply Company Foundation made a $50,000 donation to
FVC that benefits farmer veterans in the form of grants and through
FVC programming. Tractor Supply also selected 50 veterans from all
branches of the U.S. Military to receive a $1,000 Tractor Supply
gift card. Recipients can use the funds to purchase items that will
make a crucial difference in their farm businesses. According to
FVC, commonly purchased items include ATVs, beekeeping equipment,
breeding livestock, bulk feed, fencing and tractor implements.
Applicants were selected based on vision and goals for the
future of their business, ability to show how an award will help
grow their farm business, and community involvement, among other
criteria. Highlights of this year’s recipients include:
• Christine Grover, who retired from the Army after 21
years and teamed up with her husband, who is also a veteran, to
launch C&S Farms, a small apiary in Henderson, Texas. They also
grow Texas native berries and grapes for jelly production.
• Navy veteran Jason Heitman, who struggled to find a
sense of purpose in a civilian job. Today, he serves his community
through Green Jeans Market Farm, a diversified vegetable farm in
Schuylerville, New York, where he donates produce each week to the
local food pantry and regional food hub.
• Bryant Neal, a Marine veteran who owns and operates
Southern Family Homestead in East Dublin, Georgia, with a focus on
regenerative agriculture. His biggest product is pastured pork,
though he hopes to further develop his pig-raising operation and
cultivate more land for produce.
• Army vet David Clabots who operates Clabots’ Cattle
Company in Gilman, Wisconsin, alongside his wife and three
children. Their farm is currently raising eight cows for spring
calving, along with three heifers and one steer in the barn for
show preparation. They hope to pasture 10-20 more acres of land and
purchase a skid steer.
FVC is one of 10 organizations that each received $100,000 as
part of Tractor Supply’s $1 million donation in support of military
service members, veterans and first responders. The Company’s newly
launched Hometown Heroes program honors military service members,
veterans and first responders with special benefits in TSC’s
Neighbor’s Club loyalty program and Hero Holiday discounts.
Tractor Supply also honors military service members and veterans
with discounts on Fourth of July and Veterans Day and supports
military and veteran organizations year-round through multiple
programs and initiatives.
To learn more about Tractor Supply’s FVC partnership, visit
TractorSupply.com/Military.
About Tractor Supply Company
For more than 85 years, Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ: TSCO)
has been passionate about serving the needs of recreational
farmers, ranchers, homeowners, gardeners, pet enthusiasts and all
those who enjoy living Life Out Here. Tractor Supply is the largest
rural lifestyle retailer in the U.S., ranking 291 on the Fortune
500. The Company’s more than 50,000 Team Members are known for
delivering legendary service and helping customers pursue their
passions, whether that means being closer to the land, taking care
of animals or living a hands-on, DIY lifestyle. In store and
online, Tractor Supply provides what customers need – anytime,
anywhere, any way they choose at the low prices they deserve.
As of March 30, 2024, the Company operated 2,233 Tractor Supply
stores in 49 states. For more information on Tractor Supply, visit
www.tractorsupply.com.
Tractor Supply Company also owns and operates Petsense by
Tractor Supply, a small-box pet specialty supply retailer providing
products and services for pet owners. As of March 30, 2024, the
Company operated 202 Petsense by Tractor Supply stores in 23
states. For more information on Petsense by Tractor Supply, visit
www.Petsense.com.
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