An organization aimed at supporting agricultural education in the Clinton community is becoming more active, and reaching out to the community for support.

The Clinton FFA Alumni has been supporting Ag education in the Clinton school system for a number of years, however they are stepping up their efforts.  President Greg Anderson indicates the alumni and current FFA members are teaming up for a first of its kind event.  He says they are currently in the midst of their first ever "Clinton FFA Alumni Lawn & Garden Raffle."

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According to Anderson, the proceeds generated by the raffle will be used to further support the Clinton FFA program.  He says it'll be up to the students on where the money is used, but some likely projects would be new technology in the greenhouse or to support the FFA test plot.

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In a time of shrinking school budgets, Anderson says the Clinton FFA Alumni felt it was important to step up their efforts to support local Ag education, and continue to develop Ag industry leaders for the future.

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Tickets for the seven day "Clinton FFA Alumni Lawn & Garden Raffle" are available from Clinton FFA Alumni, current FFA members, and participating businesses.  The prize drawings are set to take place April 8th thru April 14th, and the 10-dollar tickets are available through April 5th.