Twenty-seven FFA chapters across northern Indiana have been selected to receive grants through the inaugural Focus on the Farm: Applause to AG program.
The $100,000 investment will support hands-on agricultural learning, leadership development, career preparation, classroom improvements and opportunities for students to participate in agricultural competitions and other experiences.
The program is supported by NIPSCO and the NiSource Charitable Foundation, with the Indiana FFA Foundation partnering to help provide resources for agricultural education.
Grant-funded projects may include greenhouse and animal science projects, agricultural mechanics, student-led enterprises and other opportunities that give students practical experience in agriculture.
The program aims to provide students with the tools, resources and experiences needed to develop skills and prepare for future careers in agriculture.
