Stop by your local Culver's on Thursday, May 5, and participate in the restaurant’s second annual ‘Scoops of Thanks Day.’

In exchange for a $1 donation to FFA, guests will receive a single scoop of Fresh Frozen Custard.

Last year, Scoops of Thanks Day raised more than $40,000 in donations for local or state FFA chapters or other agricultural organizations selected by each restaurant.

‘Scoops of Thanks Day’ is part of Culver's Thank You Farmers program which recognizes the hard work and commitment of the farmers who produce wholesome food to feed our nation.

Donate a dollar to support FFA and get a free scoop of Culver’s custard

To date, the Thank You Farmers initiative has raised nearly $1 million dollars in support of the National FFA Organization and Foundation, local FFA chapters and a variety of local agricultural organizations.

Another project under the Thank You Farmers umbrella is Culver’s Second Annual FFA Essay contest.

FFAers across the country have the opportunity to win money toward a trip for their chapter to the 2016 National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis, October 19-22. By awarding the prize money, Culver’s hopes to fund three chapters’ trips.

FFA members interested in entering the Second Annual FFA Essay Contest should visit www.culvers.com/essaycontest and submit an essay of 1,000 words or less about how they see modern technology is impacting the agricultural industry and their ag careers.

The essay contest ends June 3 at 5 p.m. CDT.

Winners of the contest will be notified in late June.

Last year’s essay contest prompted members to write about the importance of advocating for agriculture. The winning essay was written by Hailey Hampton, a member of the Mackay, Idaho, FFA chapter, and discussed important things like taking the time to understand and appreciate farmers for all that they do.

The top three essay writers will receive $7,500, $2,500 and $2,500, respectively, to help fund their chapters’ trips.

To learn more about Culver’s efforts to support the next generation of America’s farmers, visit www.culvers.com/farmers.