Miles Community College (MCC) and the Miles Community College Endowment Board are proud to announce Northwest Farm Credit Services (Northwest FCS) as a new “Pioneer Pride” level sponsor of the Ag Advancement Center. Northwest Farm Credit Services has given a donation of $25,000 toward the Ag Advancement Center arena.
“Miles Community College appreciates this generous donation from Northwest Farm Credit Services,” says MCC President Dr. Stacy Klippenstein. “They understand the value of agriculture in this region and that ag education is important. Their donation to the Ag Advancement Center will help us complete the construction and enhance our Ag and Equine Programs.”
Bill Perry, Northwest Farm Credit Services Montana President, says, “We are honored to have the opportunity to help with this worthwhile project. As part of the nationwide Farm Credit System, we understand the important role our cooperative plays in supporting agriculture and rural communities; not only by providing reliable and consistent credit and financial services, but also in making a commitment to stewardship. As an investment in the education of tomorrow’s agricultural leaders, we believe this gift to Miles Community College will pay dividends for years to come.”
Northwest Farm Credit Services is a $10.6 billion financial cooperative providing financing and related services to farmers, ranchers, agribusinesses, commercial fishermen, timber producers, rural homeowners and crop insurance customers in Montana, Idaho, Oregon, Washington and Alaska. Northwest FCS is a member of the nationwide Farm Credit System that supports agriculture and rural communities with reliable, consistent credit and financial services. For more information, visit www.northwestfcs.com.
On August 4, 2016, a ground-breaking ceremony was held for the Ag Advancement Center and a March 2017 opening is still on target. The MCC Ag Advancement Center will have an indoor arena, three classrooms, seating for over 500 people, and will be set up to host rodeo and community events. To learn more about the facility or about sponsorship opportunities, please contact the MCC President’s Office at 406.874.6165.
