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GROW Nebraska connects FFA Chapter Fundraiser with Local Products

Most Nebraskans know about their local FFA chapters' annual fruit sales. Many FFA chapters do include a few local products to sell along with fruit. This fall, GROW Nebraska was able to work with the Southern Valley FFA chapter by providing three local Nebraska companies to be part of their offerings. HR Poppin Snacks of Gibbon, NE was also able to create Blue and Gold Southern Valley FFA flavored popcorn.

Our hope is that GROW Nebraska can continue to work with more Nebraska FFA chapters as well as other youth fundraising activities. Why not use local products as fundraiser? Many agree there is a need to restructure school fundraisers away from sweets or products that do not benefit the local economy.

One example is FarmRaiser, a school fundraising company with the goal of completely reinventing the industry. Out with the sea of sugar and junk food, and in with CSA-esque seasonal veggie selections, fresh Washington apples, dried organic blueberries, locally roasted coffee, and other amazing whole food goods! In the process of selling local and healthy products, students involved in FarmRaiser campaigns learn about the importance of what goes into their body and where it comes from. All the while, they are supporting the local economy and exposing quality local products to new potential customers. This is a great idea! Why not start something similar in Nebraska? There are organizations like Buy Fresh Buy Local, along with GROW Nebraska, that can be used to help connect producer with.

If you would like to learn more about including GROW Nebraska member’s products with your fundraising activities, please email info@grownebraska.org.

 To purchase products from  HR Poppin' Snacks, click here.
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