BATH, SD – The South Dakota FFA Foundation is proud to establish the Fred and Joan DeRouchey Family Endowment, with a legacy gift from Fred and Joan DeRouchey, Mitchell, SD, to support youth interested in animal science and a career in feeding and educating the world.
Interest from the endowment will provide an annual scholarship to a high school graduate SD FFA member pursuing a degree in animal science at South Dakota State University. Preference will be given to Hoven and Potter County FFA members.
Fred and Joan DeRouchey established the fund because FFA is important to them and their children. Fred and their three sons, Jon, Joel and Jeff were active in FFA, are active in agriculture today, and are committed to supporting the future of the agriculture industry. Several grandchildren are current Kansas FFA members and the family has three generations of State FFA Degree recipients and hopefully soon three generations of American FFA Degree recipients.
With ties to Mitchell, Chamberlain, and Hoven FFA programs where they learned leadership and grew their passion for animal agriculture, the family is paying it forward by helping young people with a passion to serve the animal industry. Fred DeRouchey shares, “We are hoping our example will instill in everyone an attitude of gratitude for all the positive things the FFA has given them. Joan and I are grateful for what FFA has provided to ourselves, our sons and our grandchildren.”
“The need of quality leaders in animal agriculture is more important than ever,” said Gerri Ann Eide, Executive Director of the South Dakota FFA Foundation. “The DeRoucheys recognize this need and we greatly appreciate their dedication to supporting youth interested in pursuing animal science. Their gift creates a legacy for their family while meeting the needs of FFA members who are our future agricultural leaders.”
Anyone wishing to donate toward the Fred and Joan DeRouchey Family Endowment or establish an endowment of their own to support SD FFA members may contact the South Dakota FFA Foundation at 605-765-4865 or [email protected].
