NASHVILLE, Tenn. (RFD News) — Tractor Supply Company is continuing its support of local and state fairs while investing in the next generation of agricultural leaders.
Lexie Gamble, manager of local store community marketing, joined us on Thursday’s Market Day Report to discuss the company’s longtime commitment to fairs across the country.
Gamble says Tractor Supply has invested $15 million in county and state fairs over the past 10 years, supporting more than 1,300 fairs nationwide through its Prepare for Fair initiative.
She says local fairs give communities a chance to learn more about agriculture while helping inspire the next generation of industry leaders.
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