FFA Advisors,
We are excited to announce a new fundraising partnership between the Illinois Foundation FFA and NewFields Ag that provides a unique opportunity for FFA chapters to generate local funds while supporting agricultural education at the state level.
Through the NewFields Ag DUST™ FFA Fundraising Program, participating chapters will have the opportunity to sell DUST™, a planter box–applied agricultural technology, as part of a student-led sales campaign. This program allows students to move beyond traditional fundraisers by engaging directly with modern agricultural technology, while building leadership, communication, and sales skills.
In addition to supporting local chapter programs, NewFields Ag has committed three percent of all sales to the Illinois Foundation FFA to support statewide FFA initiatives, helping strengthen opportunities for members across Illinois.
Attached to this email, you will find:
A press release announcing the partnership: Illinois Foundation FFA State Press Release
A PowerPoint presentation that will be used during chapter onboarding and training: Welcome to the DUST Fundraiser
How to Get Started
To apply for participation, please complete the application form at: FFA Sign Up Form – NewFields Ag
FFA Info Page – NewFields Ag
https://newfieldsag.com/pages/ffa-info-page
Once your application is submitted, Jamie Bowman will serve as your primary corporate contact. Jamie will coordinate training sessions and ensure your chapter receives all required materials and documentation.
Email: jamie.bowman@newfieldsag.com
Phone: 877-632-2467 (office)
Your regional contacts who will work directly with you at your school on delivery and logistics include:
Jason Jordal, Business Development Manager – Northern Illinois
Email: jason.jordal@newfieldsag.com | Phone: 815-826-1598
Jared Greuel, Business Development Manager – Southern Illinois
Email: jared.greuel@newfieldsag.com | Phone: 217-725-4894
NewFields Ag brings a strong level of organization and support to this program, including a leadership team based in Iowa that will assist with training and preparation. They are also open to partnering with chapters beyond fundraising, including CDE preparation, agriscience project support, and classroom guest speaking opportunities.
Program Timeline
Chapter communication and student training: January 2026
Sales campaign: Two-week period in February
Orders due: March 1, ensuring product delivery ahead of planting season
We are excited about the potential of this partnership and what it can mean for both your chapter and Illinois FFA as a whole. If you are interested, we encourage you to reach out to Jason or Jared to determine if this opportunity is a good fit for your program.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
-- Riley Wells
Illinois FFA Center
Phone: 217-753-3328
Cell: 618-499-1751
Email: rwells@illinoisffa.org
Address: 3221 Northfield, Springfield, IL 62702