Login Search Locations Stores Agribusiness Fuels Hazelnuts About Careers News Events Contact FFA FOREVER The FFA is an organization dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. They are committed to providing the highest quality educational, leadership and career development opportunities for students: Through effective classroom education; developing minds for future opportunities and critical thinking; Through competitive, career-based activities, preparing students for objective problem-solving; And through team-based leadership experience, building a better tomorrow. As a locally grown agriculturally based cooperative, owned by local growers, Wilco invests in farming, farmers, agricultural education and the lifestyles of rural living families. We know that developing leadership qualities in our youth is an integral part of securing the success of our communities, businesses, and lifestyle in the future. With that goal in mind, Wilco and many of its vendors have joined forces to support Oregon, Washington and California FFA in the roles they play in the development of our youth. FFA Forever is Wilco’s ongoing campaign to raise funding and awareness for FFA in states that Wilco serves. FFA Forever is made up of several events and fundraising activities throughout the year where Wilco, our vendor-partners, customers and employees have combined to raise over $150,000 per year for FFA. The program started in 2012 shortly after Oregon FFA lost state funding. Wilco and several other ag-focused organizations, like Les Schwab, agreed to help privately fund the Oregon FFA Foundation; and FFA Forever was born. Our customers are the driver behind what we do, so we decided to split the funds raised based on the percentage of customers and added Washington & California FFA to the program as well. Since it’s inception, the FFA Forever program has raised over $1 million to benefit FFA. These funds help support the state FFA organizations but a significant portion is also earmarked for local chapter grants so a large portion of the dollars directly benefits as many kids and programs as possible. The FFA Forever funds come from the following sources and activities: Wilco Grower-Owners: Silent Auction held at Wilco’s Annual Meeting FFA Gift Card Contest. Students submit photos and the top ones are selected and converted into a Wilco Gift Card. Then Wilco donates 10% of the value of those gift cards purchased through the FFA Forever campaign August FFA Month in Wilco Stores o Customers can donate to FFA throughout the month at any Wilco store and Wilco will match each donation $1 for $1 up to $25,000 o Vendor-Partners contribute towards FFA and we recognize and thank them throughout the month, encouraging customers to support and purchase from the community-focused brands Wilco Team Members can donate vacation time at the end of the year that Wilco converts to a donation to the FFA Additionally, we’re happy to try and bid on as many animals as possible at over 25 county fairs and contribute more than $80,000 per year towards junior livestock auctions benefiting both FFA and 4H Youth. The FFA Forever Campaign is an ongoing effort in these difficult economic times to provide financial assistance and public awareness for the FFA and our youth involved in its programs. Please join us in supporting FFA! JANUARY MARCH MAY AUGUST NOVEMBER FFA Gift Card Contest! Open to all active Oregon, Washington, and California FFA Members. Winning artwork will be turned into a Wilco Store gift card which will then be sold in ALL Wilco Farm Stores. Winners also receive a gift card prize to Wilco Stores up to $250 in value and will be featured on Wilco’s social media pages and website. REMEMBER– 10% of each FFA gift card design sold goes right back to the FFA Foundation and back to programs to help support your chapters. Learn how to enter by clicking HERE test this is here FFA Forever FFA Grant Request FFA Gift Card Contest Home Grown Georgia Gives Back Vendor Thank You #MyWilcoLife Blog Wilco Coop Membership Information Wilco Sponsorships Wilco Careers FFA Forever Specialty Programs GET SOCIAL WITH US FOR CONTESTS, EVENTS, TIPS & FLASH SALES Integrity, Excellence, Respect, Accountability, Teamwork, Community About Us About Wilco Contact Us News Events Become a Member Sponsorship & Donation Application Our Values FFA Forever History Vision Stores Stores Shop Online Blog Specialty Programs Wilco Family Rewards Purchase History Agribusiness Agribusiness Ag Locations Fuel Services Wilco Fuels Bulk Fuels Pre-Blended Premium Diesel Propane Service Home Heating Fuel DEF Lubricants & Oils Credit Terms & Conditions Hazelnuts Hazelnuts Buy Hazelnuts About Hazelnuts About HGO Growers Hazelnut Grower of Oregon Terms & Conditions Privacy Policy Terms and Conditions Copyright 2021 © Wilco