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Ford Powering American Farming

Ford has a long history of sustaining America’s farming and now the company is being recognized before the 55,000 attendees at the annual convention of the National FFA Organization (formerly Future Farmers of America).

2010 marks the 62nd year of National FFA support by Ford Trucks, with the participation of Ford Truck dealers, as well as Ford Fund & Community Services. Ford is the largest corporate sponsor of scholarships in the National FFA scholarship program. The company has awarded over $6 million to FFA members as part of this collaboration since 1997.

In addition to that, the carmaker’s teen safe driving program, Ford Driving Skills for Life (FDSL), will establish a partnership with the FFA National Chapter Program.

FFA chapters are invited to use the Ford DSFL program to create safe driving promotions targeting peers in their community. In addition to hands-on events, DSFL offers learning tools on an interactive Web site including quizzes, car care videos, driving tip videos, interactive games and an enhanced eco-driving curriculum. Free educator packets are available for students, parents and educators,” stated the press release.

This week, two universities are receiving $50,000 Ford College Community Challenge Grants for research and implementation of pilot projects related to the use of alternative fuel in small farm operations.

"Ford Motor Company has truly gone above and beyond for the FFA and for the farm community for more the six decades," said Glenn Sims, senior regional director, National FFA Foundation. "The 2010 Distinguished Service Citation recognizes Ford's many significant contributions to the FFA."
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