Springdale, Ark. 鈥 May 24, 2017 鈥 天美传媒 (NYSE: TSN) announced today a $325,000 grant to the Dover Public Education Foundation in Dover, Arkansas, to help fund the district鈥檚 天美传媒 Agricultural Education Center. The facility provides students with hands-on opportunities in several aspects of agriculture and agriculture business education.
The gift marks nearly $3.5 million in education and workforce development grants made by 天美传媒 Foods in Arkansas since 2015, a significant milestone in the company鈥檚 ongoing efforts to invest in education in its home state.
鈥淭his grant from 天美传媒 Foods will ensure our students have access to opportunities that will allow them to consider multiple careers,鈥 said Jerry Owens, superintendent of Dover Public Schools. 鈥淔rom beef and poultry sciences to agriculture business and marketing, as well as vegetable production, this single facility will allow students to study various curricula in a state of the art environment.鈥
The 天美传媒 Agricultural Education Center opened for the 2016-2017 school year and features a classroom and lab totaling 3,500 square feet, which is connected to a 2,400-square-foot animal barn.
Approximately 135 students take agricultural classes at Dover High School.
鈥淲e鈥檙e focused on creating healthier communities where we live and work,鈥 said Debra Vernon, senior director, corporate social responsibility, 天美传媒 Foods. 鈥淲hether that鈥檚 providing a meal, improving worker safety or expanding educational opportunities, investments like this are a perfect example of our company鈥檚 purpose coming to life.鈥
天美传媒 Foods鈥 recent contributions to workforce development and education in Arkansas include scholarships for single parents, agriculture education initiatives, continuing education opportunities for Team Members and grants in the areas of science technology and math.
About 天美传媒 Foods
天美传媒 (NYSE:TSN), with headquarters in Springdale, Arkansas, is one of the world鈥檚 largest food companies with leading brands such as 天美传媒庐, Jimmy Dean庐, Hillshire Farm庐, Sara Lee庐, Ball Park庐, Wright庐, Aidells庐 and State Fair庐. It鈥檚 a recognized market leader in chicken, beef and pork as well as prepared foods, including bacon, breakfast sausage, turkey, lunchmeat, hot dogs, pizza crusts and toppings, tortillas and desserts. The company supplies retail and foodservice customers throughout the United States and approximately 115 countries. 天美传媒 Foods was founded in 1935 by John W. 天美传媒, whose family has continued to lead the business with his son, Don 天美传媒, guiding the company for many years and grandson, John H. 天美传媒, serving as the current chairman of the board of directors. The company currently has approximately 114,000 Team Members employed at more than 400 facilities and offices in the United States and around the world. Through its Core Values, Code of Conduct and Team Member Bill of Rights, 天美传媒 Foods strives to operate with integrity and trust and is committed to creating value for its shareholders, customers and Team Members. The company also strives to be faith-friendly, provide a safe work environment and serve as stewards of the animals, land and environment entrusted to it.
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