Front row: Left to Right: Barry Daniel, Sandi Jarvis, Wayne Key, Tom Pointer, Jack McDaniel, Kristy Taylor and Randall Kimes. Back row: Left to Right: Scott Chadwell, Sam Tays, C. Pat Bagley, Ex-Officio, Alan Galloway, Heather Conner, Doug Powers, Jr., and Jimmy Allen (Executive Director). Not pictured: Randy Holliman, Wayne Moss, and William Strong.

Agricultural Foundation

The Agricultural Foundation for Tennessee Tech, Inc. (hereafter, referred to as Ag Foundation) was established in 1971, with the Constitution and By-Laws (PDF) approved on October 5 of that year. Revisions were made and approved on October 5, 1996. A charter of incorporation was received from the State of Tennessee and a certificate was received from the Internal Revenue Service designating the Foundation as a tax-exempt organization. The Ag Foundation exists for the principal purpose of providing support for the School of Agriculture at Tennessee Tech (see purposes at the Constitution and By-Laws link).

The first donation received by the Ag Foundation was $1000 contributed, in equal amounts, by the three banks in Cookeville, Tenn. — The Bank of Cookeville, the Citizens Bank, and the First National Bank. Soon after receiving this contribution, the Board of Directors established Money Management Policies(PDF) which were approved by the Board on January 21, 1988 and revised on March 6, 1998.

Ag Foundation Officers (PDF) consist of Executive Director, President, Vice President, Treasurer, and Ex-Officio (always the dean of the College of Agriculture and Human Ecology). The Board of Directors (PDF) consists of 15 members who are elected for 3-year terms. Five new Board members are elected each year.

Mr. Clarence Richards has honorably served the Ag Foundation as the Executive Director. In the Fall of 2005, Mr. Richards tendered his resignation due to health problems. He will be sorely missed by all involved. Mr. Jimmy Allen has agreed to serve as the new Executive Director.

The Current Budget (PDF) shows that most funds each year are used to support agriculture students with scholarships, but other funds are designated for student awards, academic teams, student recruitment, Ambassadors recruiting and public relations team, and reception for graduating seniors.

For more information contact:
Ag Foundation
TTU Box 5165
Cookeville, TN 38505
(931) 372-3149

Agreement (PDF)

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