Homegrown Giving Great Lakes Region: Michigan and Ontario

Learn more about this year's winner below. To learn about previous winners, please visit our Past Winners Page.

2026 Winner: Perry FFA

The Perry FFA Chapter has been selected as a recipient of the ACH Seeds Homegrown Giving award, earning funding to expand educational opportunities for students and strengthen community engagement through a new hunter safety initiative.

Serving 189 students in grades 7-12 through its agriscience program, Perry FFA is dedicated to developing future leaders through agricultural education, leadership development and hands-on learning experiences. The award will help the chapter launch and grow a hunter safety program designed to benefit students, rural families and the broader community.

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ACH Seeds' District Manager Andy Bernia presents Kassidy Acker, Perry Middle School Teacher and FFA Advisor, with the $10,000 check.
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The hunter safety program will focus on responsible outdoor recreation, wildlife conservation and deer population management while helping students better understand the connection between natural resources and agriculture.
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The award will help the chapter launch and grow a hunter safety program designed to benefit students, rural families and the broader community.

Hear from the Winner

We’re really honored to earn this award. Something like this program helps bridge the gap between conservation, natural resources and agriculture.

Kassidy Acker Perry Middle School Teacher & FFA Advisor
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Eligible Counties

  • Michigan - Arenac, Bay, Clinton, Eaton, Genesee, Gladwin, Gratiot, Huron, Ionia, Iosco, Isabella, Lapeer, Macomb, Midland, Montcalm, Ogemaw, Saginaw, Sanilac, Shiawassee, St. Clair and Tuscola
  • Ontario - Kent and Lambton