Tractor Supply has raised more than $1 million through its 2026 FFA Future Leaders fundraiser, bringing the program’s five-year fundraising total to $5 million. The funds support scholarships, educational experiences, and career development for FFA members pursuing agriculture and related fields.
The Future Leaders program launched in 2022 and awards $5,000 scholarships to students attending two-year programs or trade schools and $10,000 scholarships to FFA members pursuing agriculture-related studies in four-year programs. Tractor Supply said the program has supported more than 500 students preparing for careers including farming, welding, veterinary medicine, engineering, and agricultural policy.
The retailer’s partnership with FFA extends beyond Future Leaders. Since the relationship began in 1985, Tractor Supply has contributed more than $27 million to scholarships, grants, educational experiences, and other programs. Its Grants for Growing initiative has awarded nearly 2,000 grants affecting more than 183,000 students since 2016.
Tractor Supply also funds travel for selected FFA chapters to attend the National FFA Convention & Expo and has sold a limited-edition convention T-shirt for the past 12 years, with proceeds supporting FFA chapters nationwide. Eight chapters received travel assistance for the 2026 convention in Indianapolis.
As of June 27, 2026, Tractor Supply operated 2,463 Tractor Supply stores in 49 states and 209 Petsense by Tractor Supply stores in 23 states. The company said its long-running FFA relationship is designed to help reduce financial barriers while building the next generation of workers and leaders across agriculture and rural communities.
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“Scholarship opportunities help alleviate the pressing need to work long hours to support my education and, in turn, allow me to dedicate more time to leadership, involvement and service. In my time at Kansas State University so far, the chance to network and get involved outside of my classes has proved to be incredibly beneficial. The connections I make now will undoubtedly serve me well as I work toward a career in food and agricultural policy, a field largely dependent on relationships.”
Sage Toews, FFA Future Leaders Scholarship Recipient And Kansas State University Student
“We are beyond grateful to our customers and local communities who rallied behind these students to help us reach our goal. Every donation is a direct investment in the future of rural America. Seeing our neighbors unite to remove financial barriers for these promising young leaders reminds us just how powerful this partnership is, and we can’t wait to see the incredible impact these scholarship recipients will make.”
Joe Fell, Vice President Of Merchandise Operations At Tractor Supply And National FFA Foundation Sponsors’ Board Member
“Attending the National FFA Convention for the first time is something I have looked forward to since joining FFA. I’m excited to meet students from across the country, experience national competitions and learn even more about agriculture. I’m incredibly thankful to Tractor Supply for helping provide the funding that made this opportunity possible for our chapter and other FFA students. Experiences like this encourage me to keep learning and pursuing my dream of becoming an equine nutritionist or equine veterinarian.”
Ava MacKorell, FFA Reporter And Junior At Hendersonville High School
