Wisconsin Ag Connection - Farm Credit Donates $550,000 to the WAEC

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Farm Credit Donates $550,000 to the WAEC
Wisconsin Ag Connection - 10/12/2016

Another large contribution toward the proposed Wisconsin Agricultural Education Center in Manitowoc County was announced during the project's groundbreaking ceremony. WAEC board members said Tuesday that the Farm Credit System will support the center's capital campaign with a $550,000 gift--putting the group's fundraising efforts at 80-percent of their $13 million goal.

"We are grateful for this partnership with the Farm Credit System, a long-standing, trusted resource so many hard-working agricultural leaders have relied upon to successfully run their businesses," said WAEC Vice President Nic Schoenberger.

The collective donation was made by AgriBank, AgCountry Farm Credit Services, AgStar Financial Services, Badgerland Financial, CoBank, GreenStone Farm Credit Services and United FCS.

"The future of our industry depends on a well-informed public and an appreciation for the important role agriculture plays in all our lives," said Dave Armstrong, president and CEO of GreenStone Farm Credit Services. "Together, these five Farm Credit associations and two system funding banks are proud to make this investment."

Other major donations have been made throughout the year by East Central/Select Sires, Sargento Foods, Inc., John Deere, BouMatic, Miller-St. Nazianz Family, Country Visions Co-op, CP Feeds, and the Land O'Lakes Foundation.

Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch and Alice in Dairyland Ann O'Leary were both on hand for the dedication this week.

The WAEC will be made up of a world-class, interactive discovery center that will focus on sustainable and responsible farming practices. Construction on the project is expected to go through next year, with a tentative grand opening being planned for the spring of 2018.

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