homegrown giving amalgamated region: idaho, oregon and washington

Below you can learn all about our 2026 recipient for the Amalgamated region. To learn about previous winners, please visit our Past Winners Page.

2026 Winner: Union FFA

As one of Oregon's oldest and most established FFA chapters, Union FFA has been developing agricultural leaders for generations. The $10,000 award will help the chapter expand hands-on learning opportunities for students while strengthening community resources across Union County.

Union FFA has been recognized for its long-standing commitment to agricultural education, student leadership development and community service. Chapter members regularly support local events, assist residents with community improvement projects, and help prepare facilities for the Eastern Oregon Livestock Show.

Nominated by local sugarbeet growers and longtime supporters of agricultural education, Union FFA plans to use the $10,000 to establish a student Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) grant program, as well as support its collaborative “Gather and Grow” community resource initiative.

union ffa chapter in oregon receiving their $10,000 ach seeds homegrown giving
ACH Seeds' Western Region Manager Burke Garner presents the Union FFA chapter with their $10,000 check.
Union FFA chapter students meet with their advisor in a sugarbeet field.
One example of a recent SAE project is a student-led agricultural science experiment inspired by hydroponics and plant growth research.
students in the Union FFA chapter measuring sugar
In addition, a portion of this award will advance the chapter’s “Gather and Grow” initiative by equipping its shared mobile cargo trailer with banquet seating, enhancing its ability to support educational, agricultural, and community events.
Union FFA students and their advisor sitting on the front steps of their school.
As one of Oregon's oldest and most established FFA chapters, Union FFA has been developing agricultural leaders for generations.

Hear from the Winner

This grant allows us to take ideas we’ve had for years and finally bring them to life.

HAILEE JAMESON FFA ADVISOR AT UNION HIGH SCHOOL
Hailee Jameson, agricultural education and FFA advisor at Union High School

Eligible Counties

  • Idaho - Ada, Bingham, Blaine, Canyon, Cassia, Elmore, Gem, Gooding, Jerome, Jerome, Lincoln, Minidoka, Owyhee, Payette, Power, Twin Falls and Washington
  • Oregon - Malheur and Union
  • Washington - Benton