St. Leon, In. — The East Central FFA Chapter in St. Leon has won a $3,000 grant as part of the “Yearlong Living to Serve Grant” program. The nationwide program directs money to FFA chapters that have a community focus on safety, environmental responsibility, hunger, health, nutrition and community engagement.
FFA members from East Central will examine ways to address invasive species with EC Re-Leaf campaign, remove Ash trees infected with the emerald ash borer and replace them with other native species and educate the public on the importance of planting and maintaining native plants.
The “Yearlong Living to Serve” program has sent almost $338,000 to chapters in 35 states and Puerto Rico. Corporate sponsors of the program are Tractor Supply Company and CSX Railroad.
There’s more information online at ffa.org/livingtoserve/grants.
