FCS Financial: One Hundred Years July 2016 | Page 116

FCS Financial launched an agricultural youth funding program in 2014 to assist Missouri 4-H and
FFA members with their agricultural projects. The agreement provides interest-free funding for
qualifying projects, is available to all 4-H and FFA members in the association’s lending service area,
and is repayable within one year. FCS Financial requires a detailed projected cash flow as part of the
application process. The goal is to emphasize the importance of accurate records, budgeting, and
honoring obligations to repay in order to provide the future farmer or rancher with the tools, skills,
and contacts to move forward into a rewarding and successful agricultural career.

August Bertz, Higginsville FFA Chapter, showing his champion steer at the local
county fair. He used the Ag Youth Program for his cattle project.
Grace Keilholz of the Pleasant Hill FFA Chapter, shown here holding a rabbit,
used the Ag Youth Program for her cattle project.

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