(NAFB.com) – Tractor Supply Company surprised five high school FFA chapters across the country with the funds needed for students to attend the 97th Annual National FFA Convention and Expo. The convention is in Indianapolis and takes place in October. It’s the pinnacle event for students involved in FFA, providing opportunities to learn, compete, and develop. Tractor Supply Company’s contribution will cover travel costs for a total of 75 students to attend. “The National FFA Convention is an invaluable experience for these students as they seek to further their agricultural education,” says a TSC news release. “We are honored to support them in this opportunity to learn, connect, and celebrate each other with this formative event.” Schools in South Dakota, Tennessee, Georgia, North Carolina, and Texas were surprised by TSC’s donations. Each year, chapters raise money to send students to the convention. TSC has donated almost $24 million through initiatives supporting FFA’s work.