The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) says the first Japanese beetle of the year was spotted in Yakima County, and the time to take action against these invasive insects is now.
With their grant partner Land Oâ Lakes, Valley Wide Cooperative donated $10,000 to the Idaho FFA Foundation. The two cooperatives contribute more than $100,000 annually to local communities and organizations. Receiving the donation from the Idaho FFA was Idaho FFA Foundation Executive Director Marcia Jedry, who shared words of thankfulness: âGreat businesses always think about the future of the industry they work in. Valley Wideâs donation, which will support Idaho FFA membersâ learning and growth, is an investment in future industry leaders. The foundation is grateful for the support of Valley Wide Cooperative, Valley Agronomics, and their family of companies for activities like State Leadership Conference, agronomy career development events (state and national level), career success tours, in-classroom participation, FFA advisor training, and so much more.â
Valley Wide Cooperative, with grant partner Land Oâ Lakes, has donated $10,000 to the Idaho FFA Foundation.
Funds will be used for items such as educational resources, digital platforms and programming, and scholarships. The two cooperatives contribute more than $100,000 annually to local communities and organizations.
âWe know and work in ag, equipment, energy and mechanics industries every day and see new generations coming to work and making a real difference,â Valley Wide Cooperative CEO Dave Holtom said in a news release. âItâs critical to support the education of up-and-coming farmers and industry leaders in any way we can; investing in their future is investing in the future of our co-op and ag industry.â