Friendly competition presented by Farm Credit Mid-America and sponsored by Rural 1st returns for fourth year

Celina, Ohio (July 25, 2024) – Farm Credit Mid-America and Mercer County Fair are excited to announce the return of Fight Hunger, Stock the Trailer. Presented by Farm Credit Mid-America and sponsored by Rural 1st, this friendly competition helps junior fairs raise food donations for local food banks across Ohio. Now in its fourth year, Fight Hunger, Stock the Trailer is just one of the many ways Farm Credit Mid-America gives back to rural communities while supporting local agriculture.

From August 8 – 14, local community members are invited to bring non-perishable food items to the Mercer County Fair. Look for Stock the Trailer signage at the fair for locations to donate. 

At the end of the fair, the total weight of all donations will be calculated, with first, second and third-place prizes of $5,000, $3,500 and $1,500 awarded to the fairs that raise the most food throughout the summer. Each participating county fair will receive $500. All prize money awarded supports local junior fair activities, including attending statewide junior fair conferences, investing in new technologies, and in some cases, purchasing additional items for donation.

Scott LaGuire, regional vice president for Farm Credit Mid-America

“We are thrilled to partner with Mercer County Fair for Stock the Trailer. This initiative not only helps those in need within our communities but also fosters a sense of teamwork and giving back among our local junior fairs. We look forward to seeing the impact we can make together in 2024.”

Fight Hunger, Stock the Trailer is hosted on a regional basis. To learn more about which counties are participating in 2024, please reach out to Farm Credit Mid-America at 419-586-4229. 

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About Farm Credit Mid-America 

A proud member of the Farm Credit System, Farm Credit Mid-America exists to secure the future of rural communities and agriculture as a leading provider of reliable, consistent credit and financial services to farmers, producers, agribusinesses and rural residents in Arkansas, Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri, Ohio and Tennessee. The customer-owned cooperative serves more than 140,000 customers and manages a portfolio of $39.5 billion in total earning assets owned and managed. Farm Credit Mid-America’s products and services include loans for real estate, operating, equipment, rural living, crop insurance and vehicle, equipment and building leases. For more information visit www.fcma.com. 

About Rural 1st

Rural 1st is the rural residential lending division of Farm Credit Mid-America, a financial services cooperative whose purpose is to secure the future of rural communities and agriculture. Rural 1st is the leader in rural lending, offering tailored products options for lot, land, construction, and home loans to rural consumers living in the territories of participating Farm Credit System Associations. For more information, call 1-844-GO-RURAL or visit Rural1st.com. NMLS 407249. Equal Housing Lender.