16 SOURCE | Fall 2021
GROWMARK and its FS System of companies were excited to once again be the official fuel and agronomic sponsor of the Farm Progress Show in Decatur , Illinois , billed as the world ’ s largest outdoor farm show .
“ We were really excited to see everyone back in person this year at the FS tent ,” said GROWMARK Marketing Communications Manager Beverly Long . “ Our goal is always to deliver engaging visitor experiences at the FS Tent . Our trusted advisors did a terrific job demonstrating how the myFS Agronomy field advisor app and the myFS Solution Center help deliver greater profitability to our customers .”
FFA students , alumni , their supporters , and fans were also invited to check-in for the FFA . For every check-in cataloged at the FS Tent , the Illinois Association FFA received $ 1.00 up to $ 5,000 . And the five FFA chapters with the most check-ins at the end of the show will now receive $ 1,000 each .
Results from Check-In to Cash-In for FFA have been tabulated , and the chapters who received the most ‘ checkins ’ are below :
FFA Chapter |
Member Company Territory |
Maroa-Forsyth FFA |
Evergreen FS , Inc . |
Newton FFA |
Wabash Valley Service Co . |
Greenville FFA |
South Central FS , Inc . |
Oblong FFA |
Wabash Valley Service Co . |
Meridian-Macon FFA |
Evergreen FS , Inc . |
The local FS Member Company in the region of each chapter presented their respective gifts . The program also met the threshold number of check-ins to donate $ 5,000 to the Illinois Association FFA .
Jim Spradlin meets with Illinois Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton .
“ GROWMARK , Inc . is a tremendously generous friend to Illinois FFA , not only by their generosity to our organization at the state level but also with the impact and contributions they are making at the local level ,” said Mindy Bunselmeyer , Illinois FFA Center Executive Director .
“ This is the second year for the Check-In to Cash-In program and it always receives such positive feedback and engagement from everyone visiting the FS Ten ,” added Long . “ Our goal is to deliver educational visitor experiences while building lasting relationships with the up-and-coming future ag leaders of America .”
The donations were made by the GROWMARK Foundation on behalf of the FS Cooperative System .