Seminis and FFA: Planting the Seeds of Success

Bayer's Seminis® has launched the Plant-Powered Fundraiser, a national initiative aimed at supporting FFA student chapters in their spring plant sales. 

This program provides chapters with access to professional-grade vegetable and flower seeds at discounted rates, empowering students to enhance their fundraising efforts while gaining valuable agricultural skills. Through this collaboration with Ball Seed®, Seminis is committed to fostering the next generation of agricultural leaders and strengthening community ties.

Bayer’s flagship vegetable seed brand, Seminis®, is thrilled to announce the launch of its Plant-Powered Fundraiser, a national initiative dedicated to supporting FFA student chapters with their annual spring plant sales. Each spring, FFA chapters across the United States engage in plant sales, allowing student members to sell plants they have nurtured—including flowers, herbs, vegetables, and hanging baskets. This hands-on experience not only cultivates agricultural skills but also raises essential funds for FFA activities.

A New Initiative for FFA Chapters

This program provides FFA chapters with access to professional-grade vegetable seeds at a special discount, empowering them to enhance their spring plant sales.

The program, a collaboration between Seminis® and its home garden dealer, Ball Seed®, offers FFA chapters the same trusted seed varieties used by commercial growers. The goal is to enhance the fundraising capabilities of FFA chapters through a streamlined ordering process for affordable, high-quality vegetable seeds backed by the Seminis and Bayer reputation.

Key Benefits of the Plant-Powered Fundraiser:

• Exclusive Discounts: Access to high-quality commercial vegetable seeds at a special rate.
• Tailored Seed Pack Sizes: Ideal pack sizes to meet the specific needs of FFA chapters.
• Expert Growing Tips: Guidance from Seminis experts to ensure successful plant growth.
• Promotional Materials: Marketing resources featuring the Seminis logo to help FFA members promote their plant sales.

The Plant-Powered Fundraiser began with a pre-launch on September 15, designed to create excitement and awareness around the initiative. The official launch was at the National FFA Convention from October 29-31 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Seminis had a big presence at the Bayer booth to promote the program and educate FFA members and advisors about the brand.
 

Empowering Future Ag Leaders Through Innovative Fundraising

Bayer has proudly partnered with the National FFA for 73 years, investing millions to develop youth leaders, provide essential resources, and engage with FFA students. This partnership is crucial for ensuring a future pipeline of skilled agricultural talent while fostering a positive perception of Bayer among future industry leaders.

With the Plant-Powered Fundraiser, Seminis and Ball Seed are dedicated to supporting the next generation of growers and promoting a brighter future for agriculture. This initiative combines a history of innovation with trusted quality, generating excitement for FFA’s upcoming spring plant sales.

FFA members and advisors are encouraged to register now and a representative from Ball Seeds will be in contact to provide next steps on the ordering process. The ordering process will remain open through January/February 2026.

By participating in the Plant-Powered Fundraiser, FFA chapters can cultivate not only plants but also the future of agriculture. Join us in supporting this exciting initiative!