united for the purpose to economically support the youth of Tulare County, who are involved in Agriculture and to help promote Ag Education

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Who We Are

Tulare County Foundation for Ag Education and Youth is a voluntary non-profit organization. We are a diversified board of individuals who united for the purpose to economically support the youth of Tulare County, who are involved in Agriculture and to help promote Ag Education.

Tulare County Foundation for Ag Education and Youth is governed by a 13 member Board of Director’s consisting of the Executive Board and 9 Board members.

Tulare County Foundation for Ag Education and Youth was founded in 1993, reactivated in 2012,  but renamed in 2020.

What We Did in 2025

in Community Grants

Project Animals purchased from Tulare County and Porterville Fair

Livestock and Ag Mechanic Grants

Sow the Seeds Scholarships

Our foundation continues to partner and support Imagine U Children’s Museum Ag Display, California Youth Ag Expo and Happy Trails Riding Academy. We also sponsored and served the buyer lunch at Porterville Fair Livestock Auction. With your generosity the Foundation will continue to support Ag Education and the Youth of Tulare County through our ongoing projects.

Mission Statement

Tulare County Foundation for Ag Education and Youth celebrates the heritage of agriculture through the bounty of the county and works to ensure a legacy of agricultural literacy.

We Can’t Do it Without You

Since 2020 the foundation has given out over $500,000 to kids and organizations in Tulare County. With your support we hope to continue our efforts!

The foundation will further its work to preserve and enrich the agricultural heritage of Tulare County by showcasing agriculture and its use. We offer support to 4-H and FFA programs by promoting public awareness and support for ongoing projects. Thank you in advance for your support it takes everyone to get involved to make a difference.

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Testimonials

“I really appreciate the Ag Grant that you have given me. Thank you for the support, it will help me in the future. I really do appreciate the support that you give to our community.”

Giada, St. Aloysius 4-H

Testimonials

“Thank you so much for supporting my FFA lamb project.  This project taught me more about hard work, being consistent and determination.  The profits from this year will go to my next year’s project.  I am so grateful for you!”

Adysen, Redwood FFA

Testimonials

“I want to thank you for your contribution and supporting me and my heifer. Your contribution is greatly appreciated and will be used towards supplies, food and rent for my replacement heifer and projects I will have in the future. Your contribution has helped make my dreams of showing heifers a reality. All this would not be possible without your generosity to help FFA members like me in this community.”

Ashley, Tulare FFA

Testimonials

“Thank you so much for choosing me as a recipient of the Ag Grant. This has helped me in my project greatly. I used the funds to finish my project and will use it for my education in which I want to pursue in Ag.”

Grace, CVC FFA

Testimonials

“Thank you for supporting me and my goat project.  This was my first time raising a goat.  I learned a lot about how to feed him properly and how to groom him.  I plan to use the money for future projects and also for savings for college.  Thank you for your generosity.”

Cindy, Strathmore FFA

Testimonials

“I am truly grateful for your contribution to my chicken project.  Thanks to you I will pay off my debts related to my project and save for next year’s project.  I hope you keep helping students in the future.  I can’t thank you enough for helping me.”

Pablo, Woodlake FFA

Testimonials

“It is humbling to think of the many exhibitors who have come before me, I strive to live up to the standards they have set.  All of the success that I had with my lamb project would not be possible without the generous support of community members like you.  I plan to use the money I earned to pay for next year’s lamb and save towards college.  Thank you for helping my dreams become a reality.  I am very proud to live in a community where students are strongly supported.”

Kaydence, El Diamante FFA

Testimonials

“I just wanted to say thank you for your Ag Grant to my 2022 Tulare County Fair project.  After a lot of hard work and dedication, Brooks and I did well for our very first time in the show ring.  This is just the beginning!  The profits from this year will go far for my 2023 FFA project.  Your support means so much to me!”

ABBY, Golden West FFA

Testimonials

“Thank you for your support with the donation from your Ag Grant.  I loved raising my steer named Oreo this year.  It is because of kind hearted people like you that kids like me get to live our dreams.  Thank you!”

Cameron, Elbow Creek 4-H

Testimonials

“Thank you for your Ag Grant. It is greatly appreciated. Without your help and support it wouldn’t be possible.”

Kaylee

Testimonials

“Thank you so much for your generous donation towards my dairy replacement project.  I had a blast showing at the fair this year.  Thanks again for your support.”

Caleb, CVC FFA

Testimonials

“Thank you for supporting me and my heifer project.  I really appreciate all your support.”

Daniel, St. Aloysius 4-H

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Grants

The Foundation’s goal is to economically support the youth of Tulare County who are involved in agriculture to help promote agricultural education. Grants are for organizations that are supporting this goal.

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Scholarships

Scholarships are given to students that are Tulare County FFA Chapter Members. We give out several a year. 

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Membership

NEW for 2024, we’ve created the Foundation Club Membership where we will continue
to provide support for youth through a variety of opportunities.

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Thank you to Our Friends of the Foundation