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Fastenal has announced a corporate partnership with the National FFA Organization to bolster agricultural education and youth development. The initiative includes grants to local chapters and state associations, directly supporting FFA’s mission. Fastenal will also fund five college scholarships through the “Fastenal Innovators Scholarship” program. Further, they’re supporting the “Give the Gift of Blue” program, providing FFA Blue Jackets to members, fostering belonging and pride. Fastenal’s CEO, Dan Florness, a former FFA participant, emphasizes the company’s commitment to investing in students and advancing agricultural leadership. The partnership aims to strengthen FFA’s impact on students’ lives.
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WINONA, Minn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Dec 5, 2025–
Fastenal Company (Nasdaq: FAST) is proud to announce a new corporate partnership with the National FFA Organization, strengthening its long-standing support of agricultural education and youth development. FFA (short for Future Farmers of America) is a nonprofit dedicated to changing the lives of students and furthering their leadership, personal growth, and career success through agricultural education.
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Fastenal and National FFA Organization Launch Corporate Partnership. Dan Florness, Fastenal CEO and former FFA participant, poses with the Ellsworth, WI FFA chapter.
- Advancing agricultural education and leadership through local chapter and state grants for members. These grants financially support the mission of the FFA through donations directly to state associations and individual chapters.
- Investing in students via the Fastenal Innovators Scholarship. Through the FFA grant application system, students can now apply for five Fastenal-funded college scholarships.
- Fostering belonging and pride with the ‘Give the Gift of Blue’ program. Fastenal’s financial support helps provide members with FFA Blue Jackets, fostering a sense of pride and belonging in the organization.
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KEYWORD: WISCONSIN MINNESOTA UNITED STATES NORTH AMERICA
INDUSTRY KEYWORD: OTHER MANUFACTURING PACKAGING OTHER RETAIL MANUFACTURING SPECIALTY TRAINING BUILDING SYSTEMS OTHER CONSTRUCTION & PROPERTY RESIDENTIAL BUILDING & REAL ESTATE COMMERCIAL BUILDING & REAL ESTATE CONSTRUCTION & PROPERTY RETAIL MACHINERY OTHER EDUCATION HOME GOODS PRIMARY/SECONDARY EDUCATION AGRICULTURE SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT NATURAL RESOURCES
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