Turner Public School awarded  grant  from Northwest FCS

Press release

Northwest Farm Credit Services announced it has awarded  Turner Public School a $5,000 Rural Community Grant. 

“These funds will be used to help purchase the necessary tools, equipment and curriculum to restart our vocational-agriculture and FFA programs. We expect increased school engagement by our students who especially benefit from a hands-on learning approach,” Turner Public School Superintendent Tony Warren said. “Our school staff, students and the community are excited to have vocational-agriculture and FFA back in our facility for the first time in 13 years. Turner is incredibly appreciative of Northwest Farm Credit Services for its generous financial contribution.” 

Northwest FCS is committed to helping rural communities succeed. Since the program’s inception in 2007, it has awarded 1,522 grants totaling more than $2.92 million.  

The Rural Community Grant Program provides funds to non-profit organizations for projects that improve a community’s infrastructure, viability and/or prosperity. If you think your project may be eligible, visit northwestfcs.com/ruralgrants for more details and the online application.