Future Farmers of America Benefit from Iconic Sussex County Festival

Did you realize that the next time you are ushered to your parking spot at a festival, fair or show you might be helping future farmers, chemists, veterinarians, government officials, entrepreneurs, bankers, international business leaders, teachers and premier professionals in many career fields reach their goals?

These are the young people that on its website the Future Farmers of America [FFA] identify as the youngsters it impacts. FFA is an organization “that changes lives and prepares members for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education.” Members will again staff the Rock, Ribs, and Ridges Festival general admission parking lot June 27-29 at the Sussex County Fairgrounds for the second year.

In addition, visitors to the iconic Sussex County food and music festival will support local charities such as the Frankford Township Fire Department and The Sparta Community Food Bank.

For 10 years the Frankford volunteer firefighters have added to their fundraising coffers by selling alcoholic beverages. Their efforts help them to perform their lifesaving activities.

Benefiting the Sparta Community Food Bank, festival sponsor Tito’s Handmade Vodka donates $1.00 per cocktail, amounting to $1,200 last year.

Other charities that have benefited from their relationship with the Festival include Blue Ridge Rescue Squad; Sparta Education Association; Newton Board of Education; Future Business Leaders of America; Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice; Branchville Rotary; H.E.L.P. Foundation and Teen Challenge New Jersey.