Arctic Cat Inc. (NASDAQ: ACAT) today announced its partnership with the National FFA Organization (FFA), the youth leadership organization dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of young people by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agriculture education. Through this new partnership, Arctic Cat and its participating dealers will support local FFA chapters with grant and awareness programs to assist with youth scholarships, training and local events for FFA members.
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The 2016 Arctic Cat HDX 700 XT side-by-side is built for hard work. (Photo: Business Wire)
“With more than 23 million jobs in the U.S., agriculture is our country’s largest employer and the backbone of our nation,” said Greg Williamson, Arctic Cat’s chief marketing officer. “FFA plays a critical role in the agriculture industry and the success of youth who aspire to be farmers, teachers, doctors, scientists, business owners and more. Arctic Cat will help grow and strengthen the future farmers of America through our participation in FFA’s grant program.”
Arctic Cat and its participating dealers created a special cooperative program that will actively drive participation in FFA’s local chapter grant program, allowing resources to be directed where they are most needed. In addition, the company will display its key all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and side-by-side recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs) – many of which are designed and built for the needs of farmers and agriculturists – at the National FFA Convention & Expo in Louisville, Kentucky, Oct. 28-31, 2015. Arctic Cat also will promote FFA on its website and through its media partners.
“We are thankful to Arctic Cat for being a supporter of the National FFA Organization and for raising financial support and community awareness about FFA,” said Molly Ball, National FFA Foundation president.
Added Williamson, “The FFA creed begins with these powerful words: ‘I believe in the future of agriculture, with a faith born not of words but of deeds.’ Arctic Cat and its dealers share this conviction and, through this new partnership, will support FFA members financially and through targeted promotion.”
About Arctic Cat
The Arctic Cat brand is among the most
widely recognized and respected in the recreational vehicle industry.
The company designs, engineers, manufactures and markets all-terrain
vehicles (ATVs), side-by-sides and snowmobiles, in addition to related
parts, garments and accessories under the Arctic Cat® and
Motorfist® brand names. Arctic Cat Inc.’s world headquarters is located
in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Its common stock is traded on the NASDAQ
Global Select Market under the ticker symbol “ACAT.” More information
about Arctic Cat and its products is available at www.arcticcat.com.
About National FFA Foundation
The National FFA Foundation
builds partnerships with industry, education, government, other
foundations and individuals to secure financial resources that recognize
FFA member achievements, develop student leaders and support the future
of agricultural education. Governed by a 19-member board of trustees
comprised of educators, business leaders, individual donors and FFA
alumni, the foundation is a separately-registered nonprofit
organization. About 82 percent of every dollar received by the
foundation supports FFA members and agricultural education
opportunities. For more information, visit FFA.org/Give.
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Contacts:
Christopher Eperjesy, 763-354-1791
Chief
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ceperjesy@arcticcat.com
or
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