Tulare County Foundation for Ag Ed & Youth

We are excited to announce a $1,500 Community Grant approved for the “Born to Stand Out” Special Needs Livestock Show taking place on August 29, 2026! 🌺

This incredible event creates an opportunity for youth with special needs to experience the joy, confidence, and connection that comes through showing livestock in a supportive and encouraging environment.

We are honored to help support programs that make agriculture more inclusive and impactful for all youth in our communities. We can’t wait to see this year’s Hawaiian luau themed event come to life! 🐐🌴

This month, Tulare County Foundation for Ag Education & Youth is proud to recognize Ashoori Jewelers as our Member Spotlight.💎

We are grateful for their support of youth in agriculture and their continued investment in our community. Partnerships like theirs help us continue creating opportunities for the next generation through agricultural education, leadership, and youth development. Thank you for supporting our mission! ✨

The 2025–26 Trade School Scholarship program made a meaningful impact this year by awarding 14 College of the Sequoias students with $1,000 scholarships, totaling $14,000 invested into the future workforce of our communities. 🔧🌱

These students are pursuing careers in skilled trades that help keep agriculture and our local industries moving forward every day. We are proud to support the next generation as they continue building their skills, education, and futures.

The 2026 Sow the Seeds Scholarship program was one to remember! 🌱

This year, 32 recipients received a total of $35,000 in scholarships to help start and support their livestock projects and continue growing their involvement in agriculture.

Students from VTEC FFA, Farmersville FFA, Exeter FFA, and Orosi FFA represented four different species including goats, hogs, lambs, and chickens. It’s inspiring to see these students gaining hands-on experience, building responsibility, and pursuing their passion for agriculture through their projects. 💚

The Porterville Fair Junior Livestock Auction was an incredible success, we spent $23,000 purchasing hogs, lambs, rabbits, goats, turkeys, and beef cattle to help support youth exhibitors without buyers.🐖🐄🐑🐐🐇

Watching our community rally behind these exhibitors is what makes fairs like this so meaningful. These projects represent months of dedication, responsibility, and hard work from local youth. A special thank you to John Dolislager at Tulare County Stockyard for his support of the foundation and these kids!

Thank you to everyone who joined us at the Porterville Fair Buyer’s Lunch! Along with JR Meat Company🥩 we were proud to serve 250 lunches while supporting the hardworking youth exhibitors who are the future of agriculture.

Events like these are only possible because of the incredible community that continues to show up, give back, and support local ag youth. Thank you to all the volunteers, buyers, supporters, and fair attendees who helped make the day a success!

Happy World Milk Day! 🥛

Milk is one of the most nutrient-rich foods in the world, providing essential nutrients like calcium, protein, potassium, and vitamins that help support strong bones, muscle growth, and overall health.

Dairy also plays an important role in communities across the globe, supporting farm families, local economies, and providing wholesome nutrition for millions of people every day.

Today, we’re celebrating the farmers, animals, and hardworking people behind every glass of milk. 🌎🐄

Honoring the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.

Today we pause to remember their courage, their service, and the freedoms they fought to protect.

Shining a light on one of our valued supporters 🌿
Member Spotlight: LMG Ag Products

We’re proud to highlight LMG Ag Products for their continued support of agriculture and the next generation. Their commitment to serving growers and strengthening our ag community helps make opportunities possible for youth right here in Tulare County.

Thank you for your support!

Reminder! 📣

Livestock Ag Grant Applications for the Porterville Fair are due June 1st!

If you’re planning to apply, be sure to get your application submitted before the deadline. Details and applications can be found on our website.

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