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Oct. 31, 2016 Source: ADM news release Following the 89th National FFA Convention & Expo held earlier this month, Mark D. Schweitzer, vice president of Investor Relations for Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM) has been named the 2017 Chair for the National FFA Foundation Sponsors' Board. As Sponsors' Board Chair, Schweitzer will lead the executive committee and board meetings, co-chair the kick off meeting for the FFA National Convention & Expo, emcee the proficiency luncheon at the 2017 National FFA Convention & Expo and host the chair's dinner at convention. The chair also serves on the National FFA Foundation Board of Trustees. In addition to volunteering time and talent on the Sponsors' Board, ADM also gave monetary support to the National FFA Foundation. For 2017, ADM has donated $275,800 to the National FFA Foundation. The donation will support the National FFA Organization's leadership programs including the National Leadership Conference for State Officers (NLCSO) and State Presidents' Conference (SPC). In August, ADM donated $50,000 in support of the National FFA American Degree and the American Star recognition which occurred in Indianapolis earlier this month. This was a renewed gift on behalf of ADM's Crop Risk Services business unit and 2016 marks the 57th year in ADM's history of giving to FFA. The donation, in addition to its other contributions to the National FFA Foundation, places ADM at the organization's silver sponsorship level for the year. "The agriculture industry is relying on the next generation of leaders to drive innovation to meet today's challenges of finding new ways to feed the world's growing population and continuing to develop a healthier and safer food supply," said Mark Schweitzer, vice president of Investor Relations at ADM. "FFA does a tremendous job of developing and preparing students for leadership roles and successful careers in agriculture. We are proud of our long-standing partnership with FFA and are pleased to continue that support this year." The donations were given through ADM Cares, a social investment program that directs funds to initiatives and organizations that drive meaningful social, economic and environmental progress worldwide. The program comprises three distinct focus areas: supporting the responsible development of agriculture, improving the quality of life in ADM communities and fostering employee giving and volunteer activities. In addition to contributing to FFA programs, ADM Animal Nutrition, another business unit of ADM, is also a National FFA Convention & Expo exhibitor. "Generous, broad and continued support from ADM has such an impact on our members at the local, state and national levels," said Molly Ball, President of the National FFA Foundation. "From leadership programs to student scholarships, ADM's contributions help us achieve our vision of growing leaders who strengthen agriculture and build communities." The National FFA Organization provides leadership, personal growth and career success training through agricultural education to 649,355 student members who belong to one of 7,859 local FFA chapters throughout the U.S., Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. About ADM For more than a century, the people of Archer Daniels Midland Company (NYSE: ADM) have transformed crops into products that serve the vital needs of a growing world. Today, we're one of the world's largest agricultural processors and food ingredient providers, with more than 32,300 employees serving customers in more than 160 countries. With a global value chain that includes 428 crop procurement locations, 280 ingredient manufacturing facilities, 39 innovation centers and the world's premier crop transportation network, we connect the harvest to the home, making products for food, animal feed, industrial and energy uses. Learn more at www.adm.com. About National FFA Organization The National FFA Organization is a national youth organization of 649,355 student members as part of 7,859 local FFA chapters in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. The FFA mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. The National FFA Organization operates under a federal charter granted by the 81st United States Congress and it is an integral part of public instruction in agriculture. The U.S. Department of Education provides leadership and helps set direction for FFA as a service to state and local agricultural education programs. For more, visit the National FFA Organization online at FFA.org and on Facebook, Twitter and the official National FFA Organization blog. About National FFA Foundation The National FFA Foundation builds partnerships with industry, education, government, other foundations and individuals to secure financial resources that recognize FFA member achievements, develop student leaders and support the future of agricultural education. Governed by a 19-member board of trustees composed of educators, business leaders, individual donors and FFA Alumni, the foundation is a separately registered nonprofit organization. About 82 percent of every dollar received by the foundation supports FFA members and agricultural education opportunities. For more, visit FFA.org/Give. Tweet |
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