Local Future Farmers of America and 4-H groups receive $252,000 donation

River Valley AgCredit has announced a $252,500 donation to Future Farmers of America and 4-H groups in western Kentucky and eastern Tennessee.

Twenty-five Future Farmers of America chapters will receive $8,500, and 20 4-H groups will receive $2,000.

Future Farmers of America is an organization with a mission to widen the spectrum of agricultural knowledge through younger generations.

The mission of 4-H is to provide meaningful opportunities for all youth and adults to create sustainable community change. They accomplish this through civic engagement, leadership, healthy living, and science.

Over the last three years, River Valley AgCredit has achieved record earnings. As a result, they have given over $13 million back to their members in patronage refunds.

"As long as our association remains financially able, we are committed to continued charitable giving in the agriculture segment to do our part of investing in a strong group of agriculture leaders," said CEO Kyle Yancey.