Grants available for local youth through Premier Farm Credit's GRO Program

Premier Farm Credit has grant funds available for 4-H and FFA members through their Generating Rural Opportunities, or GRO, Program. Applications and information can be found at https://premieraca.com/resources/gro-program/ and in local Premier Farm Credit offices. Applications are due Nov. 2 and youth who are currently members in good standing or are eligible to join 4-H and FFA for the upcoming program year are eligible to apply.

“We’re excited to be able to support our area’s youth in this way,” said Jaimee Mollohan, Vice President of Marketing and Communications. “We’ve been able to help past recipients participate in projects they couldn’t previously afford, invest in infrastructure and equipment they needed, purchase better breeding animals to elevate their herd genetics, pursue innovative science and technology goals and more. We can’t wait to see what the 2020-2021 GRO Program year brings.”

Through the GRO Program, Premier Farm Credit will annually award a select number of non-renewable grants (which do not have to be repaid) to 4-H and FFA members with agricultural and/or livestock projects. This grant money is to be exclusively used for expenses associated with the member’s project(s). Award recipients will also receive age-appropriate financial mentorship and education from Premier Farm Credit. In return, these individuals will provide Premier Farm Credit with updates and accurate records as requested.

The GRO Program is just one of many ways Premier Farm Credit reaches out to youth in Northeast Colorado — they also offer scholarships, internships, special lending programs for Young and Beginning Farmers and are strong contributors to youth and community programs. As a part of the Farm Credit System, Premier Farm Credit offers reliable and consistent credit and related services to agriculture and rural communities. Premier Farm Credit is wholly owned by its borrowers and has aggregate loan volume of over $760 million. You can find Premier Farm Credit offices in Sterling, Fort Morgan, Yuma and Holyoke or look them up online at premieraca.com, on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.