make a Global difference With Your FFA SAE Project!
FFA SAE For All Career Kit
Learn about International Agricultural Development with the SAE For All Career Kit
The kit includes classroom curriculum as well as ideas for your SAE agricultural project.
You can become part of the solution to world hunger while you are still in high school!
SAE FOR ALL CAREER KIT
Grant Opportunities
Your chapter can apply for an FFA Growing Project Grant of up to $1,000 to help you get started. Grants are only to be used for projects that are raising support for Growing Hope Globally funded food security programs around the world. Applications are due by the 15th of each month and are accepted on a rolling basis. Download the application to learn more and apply.
DOWNLOAD FFA GROWING PROJECT GRANT APPLICATION
Your chapter may also want to seek other grant funds to support your project. Check out the current opportunities at ffa.org. Make sure to be aware of local opportunities as well.
MatChing Gift
We are excited for the next generation to join us in growing lasting solutions to hunger and we have been blessed with a special fund to recognize these efforts. Any gifts made through the fundraising efforts of young people (for example, FFA chapters, 4-H groups, ag fraternities or individual fundraisers) will be matched 1:1 up to $5,000, making a greater impact in the programs we support around the world.
Small Town, Global Impact
Learn how the AGWSR FFA chapter in Ackley, IA got a Growing Project started in their small town and made a global difference!
-Jenna, AGWSR FFA
What Will Your Growing Project Look like?
Start with these examples and figure out what will work best in your community!
Field Crop Growing Project
Do you live in a rural community? As part of a Field Crop Growing Project you will connect with farmers, agribusinesses, and other groups in your community to grow and sell corn, soybeans, wheat or other field crops.
FIELD CROP GROWING PROJECT EXAMPLE
Specialty Crop or Product Growing Project
Does your community have orchards, maple trees or bees? Maybe a specialty crop or product Growing Project is for you. Other groups have had success with maple syrup, honey, almonds, popcorn, olive oil, and sweet corn. Consider the resources you have and let your imagination soar.
Specialty Crop or Product GROWING PROJECT EXAMPLE
Farmers Market Growing Project
Do you live in an urban area? A Farmers Market Growing Project might be the right fit for you. Connect with both vendors and customers in your community to raise funds for global food security.
FARMERS MARKET GROWING PROJECT EXAMPLE
Dairy or Livestock Growing Project
Do you have milk or meat producers in your community? A Dairy or Livestock Growing Project could be a great fit. Get farmers and their vendors engaged in the project and encourage others in your community to contribute by “sponsoring” the animals. It can be a great opportunity to help the community learn where their food comes from too.
DAIRY OR LIVESTOCK GROWING PROJECT EXAMPLE
THE GLOBAL FARMER EXPERIENCE
The Global Farmer Experience is a simulation based on the challenges facing farmers in developing countries. Find out how you will fare when faced with the kind of difficult decisions smallholder farmers must make every day.
DOWNLOAD GLOBAL FARMER EXPERIENCE
Need Additional Support?
The Growing Hope Globally team is happy to help you get your project started. Just fill in the information below and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can.