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In 2025, 293 high school seniors each received $2,500 scholarships—a total of $732,500 from MFA Foundation. 

Today’s agriculture demands innovation, dedication and a new generation ready to rise to the challenge. The MFA Foundation is proud to help young people take that next step through its long-standing scholarship program.

The Missouri State Fair Foundation recently received a gift from the MFA Foundation in support of the new Governor Michael L. Parson Arena, a state-of-the-art indoor facility now under construction on the Missouri State Fairgrounds.

Investing in youth education is truly an investment in agriculture

Established in 1958, the Foundation is a nonprofit, philanthropic organization with the primary purpose of advancing educational opportunities for high school seniors in MFA’s trade territory. Since 1965, the Foundation’s principal mission has been awarding MFA Foundation scholarships, giving financial assistance to more than 15,500 students, totaling more than $17 million.

Investing in youth education is truly an investment in agriculture. The MFA Foundation Scholarship Program is a prime example of that commitment. Established in 1958, the Foundation is a nonprofit, philanthropic organization with the primary purpose of advancing educational opportunities for high school seniors in MFA’s trade territory. Since 1965, the Foundation’s principal mission has been awarding MFA Foundation scholarships, giving financial assistance to more than 15,000 students, totaling more than $17 million. 

Missouri farmers and ranchers increasingly struggle with mental health challenges and access to resources. The state’s rural suicide rate is growing faster than in urban counties, increasing 78% between 2003 and 2017.

With a four-year grant commitment from the MFA Foundation, University of Missouri Extension will have new avenues to support rural communities in need of mental health assistance.