Tractor Supply Recognized at National FFA Convention for Support of Agriculture Education

The energy was electric in Indianapolis last week as more than 70,000 students, teachers and agricultural leaders gathered for the 98^th Annual National FFA Convention and Expo. Among them was Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ: TSCO), proudly celebrating four decades of partnership with the National FFA Organization — and a shared commitment to growing the next generation of agricultural leaders.

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This year, Tractor Supply received the Distinguished Service Citation, one of the National FFA’s highest recognitions for organizations that have made a lasting impact on agricultural education nationwide. The award highlights the Company’s unwavering dedication to supporting students, teachers and communities that make agriculture thrive.

“Platinum partners like Tractor Supply Company ensure that FFA continues to deliver transformative programs that empower our members for career success,” said Jim Williams, Executive Director of the National FFA Foundation. “Tractor Supply is truly deserving of this recognition.”

“It’s humbling to be recognized by FFA — an organization that truly embodies the spirit of leadership and service,” said Joe Fell, Tractor Supply Vice President of Merchant Operations and a member of the FFA Sponsor Board. “At Tractor Supply, we believe in helping young people explore their passions, build confidence and develop the skills that will sustain rural communities for generations to come.”

In addition to the Company’s recognition, three Tractor Supply Team Members received the Honorary American FFA Degree, the highest individual honor bestowed by the National FFA Organization. The award recognizes individuals who have provided exceptional support for school-based agricultural education and the FFA. The Honorary American FFA Degree is a testament to each recipient’s dedication to cultivating the next generation of agricultural leaders and strengthening the connection between students and their communities.

This year’s Tractor Supply honorees include:

• Mary Winn Pilkington – Senior Vice President, Investor Relations and Public Relations and President of the Tractor Supply Company Foundation
• Marti Skold-Jordan – Former Executive Director, the Tractor Supply Company Foundation and Manager of Community Relations
• Lexie Gamble – Manager, Local Store Community Marketing

“The FFA holds a special place in our hearts at Tractor Supply,” said Pilkington, Senior Vice President of Investor Relations and Public Relations. “Seeing these students’ passion, creativity and leadership gives us tremendous hope for the future of agriculture. We’re honored to support them as they learn, grow and lead the communities that will define tomorrow’s rural America.”