John Dillman, Betaseed regional sales manager, presented a check for $300 to the Scottsbluff, Neb., FFA group on Sept. 24.
For the second year in a row, 15 members of the group volunteered their time to help at the annual Progressive Agriculture Safety Day hosted by Betaseed. About 150 students from local schools took part in hands-on safety demonstrations and educational training activities. The FFA students acted as group leaders and time keepers.
Betaseed Inc., headquartered in Bloomington, Minn., is North America’s premier sugarbeet seed company.
The Progressive Agriculture Foundation is dedicated to supporting youth agricultural programs. It’s the largest rural safety and health education program for children in North America. Visit www.betaseed.com.