Campbell’s Soups Supports FFA
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December 5, 2008
Courtesy Campbell Soup Co.
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Campbell’s Commitment to a Sustainable Future
For more than 110 years, Campbell has been sourcing ingredients for its condensed soups from farms across the country. It uses these farm-grown ingredients to deliver the consistent quality and taste that generations of Americans have come to expect from their favorite Campbell’s® soups.
Campbell also strives to contribute to a sustainable future for American agriculture. Whenever possible, the company sources ingredients from farmers located within 100 miles of its production facilities, enabling it to use fresh ingredients, reduce the environmental impact of transportation, and support the economies of local farming communities. Campbell also has worked with farmers to develop and promote sustainable agricultural practices, which have helped growers implement industry-leading integrated pest management programs and reduce their reliance on synthetic pesticides.
“Campbell has always been committed to delivering the best, most nourishing foods possible. We cherish the relationships we have with American farming families, many of which have lasted for generations, and we fully recognize that our future success is dependent on the people and the places that help grow the quality ingredients that go into our soups,” says Eric Christianson, business director for Campbell’s condensed soups. “It’s important that we, and all Americans, support the National FFA Organization’s efforts to keep American farming thriving.”
The National FFA Organization
The National FFA Organization was founded in 1928 as the Future Farmers of America in support of agricultural education in schools around the country. Today, FFA encompasses in-school and community programs designed to open the door to acceptance and understanding of agricultural education, as well as to recruit and secure agriculture educators to ensure students receive outstanding instruction in the areas of food, fiber, fuel and natural resources.
FFA is powered by more than half a million members, 7,300 active chapters in schools and 1,000 alumni affiliates across the United States, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. Dedicated to the future of American agriculture, FFA prepares its members for more than 300 careers in the science, business and technology of agriculture and has many educational programs in place to foster leaders who will make sure our natural resources are wisely used.