20 Students Across the Nation Awarded $1,000 in FFA Grants Sponsored by Domino’s
BILLINGSLEY, Ala., Feb. 21, 2024 – Tanner Truesdale, a sophomore at Billingsley School, received a $1,000 FFA grant sponsored by Domino’s that will go toward his project in goat production.
Truesdale is one of twenty students across the nation to receive a $1,000 supervised agriculture experience (SAE) grant funded by Domino’s, as part of Domino’s $1.5 million commitment to National FFA.
Truesdale’s SAE project allows him to grow and improve the quality of his Boer goat herd. Truesdale exhibits his Boer goats at shows across Alabama and has goals to market his breeding stock at the national level.
In addition to this grant, Truesdale earned the first place Goat Production Proficiency Award, was awarded the Reserve Supreme Champion Breeding Doe at the Auburn Block & Bridel Sheep and Goat show, and was third overall Intermediate Goat Showman at the Alabama National Fair. Truesdale also plays varsity baseball and is involved in the American Boer Goat Association and Alabama Angus Association.
“As a Domino’s franchisee, I know firsthand that we would not have our delicious pizza without the farmers who work hard to produce the ingredients we use in our stores every day,” said James Midgette, local Domino’s franchise owner. “I am so proud that Domino’s supports local FFA students across the country – they are truly making a positive difference in the future of the agriculture industry.”
Domino’s has supported National FFA since 2017. In the first five years of their partnership, Domino’s contributed $1 million to the organization to support students through scholarships and grants. In 2022, Domino’s pledged $1.5 million over the course of five years. This support continues to fund grants and scholarships, as well as the development of sustainable agriculture education. The new education resources will cover topics such as water conservation, soil health and waste management.
About Domino’s Pizza®
Founded in 1960, Domino’s Pizza is the largest pizza company in the world, with a significant business in both delivery and carryout pizza. It ranks among the world’s top public restaurant brands with a global enterprise of more than 20,000 stores in over 90 markets. Domino’s had global retail sales of over $17.5 billion in 2022, with over $8.7 billion in the U.S. and nearly $8.8 billion internationally. In the third quarter of 2023, Domino’s had global retail sales of over $4.2 billion, with nearly $2.1 billion in the U.S. and over $2.1 billion internationally. Its system is comprised of independent franchise owners who accounted for 99% of Domino’s stores as of the end of the third quarter of 2023. Emphasis on technology innovation helped Domino’s achieve approximately two-thirds of all global retail sales in 2022 from digital channels. In the U.S., Domino’s generated more than 80% of U.S. retail sales in 2022 via digital channels and has developed several innovative ordering platforms, including those for Apple CarPlay, Amazon Alexa, text-to-order and more. In 2023, Domino’s launched Pinpoint Delivery, a new technology that allows customers to receive a delivery nearly anywhere, including places like parks, baseball fields and beaches.
