Grant provided by Frontier Farm Credit’s Working Here Fund for Agriculture Education
Tri-Valley Developmental Services (TVDS) is proud to announce the receipt of a $15,000 grant from Frontier Farm Credit Working Here Fund Grant. The grant funds will be utilized to replace paneling and windows on the 20-year-old greenhouse.
“Thanks to the generosity of Farm Credit Services of America and Frontier Farm Credit, we are able to update our current greenhouse so that we can ensure sustainability for our Horticultural Program. Since its inception, the greenhouse has provided hands-on training to not only individuals served by Tri-Valley, but the community at large. It is our hope that our greenhouse and horticultural program has continued success and increased community inclusion for the foreseeable future.” states Bill Fiscus, CEO.
“With this renovation, it is my hope that we will continue to support community groups and the beautification efforts of the community of Fort Scott. It is always a joy when the community participates in our activities at the greenhouse. We recently had community classes on stepping stones and succulent plantings. Plans are underway for additional classes that will be open to the public. Plus, our annual spring sale is just a few weeks away – it is set for May 9th. We can’t wait to see what the future holds.” Said Austin Bolinger, Tri-Valley Horticultural Coordinator.
Tri-Valley’s greenhouse is located at our Fort Scott Day Program at 4305 Campbell Drive. More information about the greenhouse and the various programs and projects that are upcoming is available on the Tri-Valley website (www.tvds.org/horticultural-therapy) or via the greenhouse’s dedicated Facebook page (Greenhouse at Tri-Valley).
Tri-Valley is one of 26 organizations to receive a Working Here Fund grant in the fourth quarter of 2025. Frontier Farm Credit awarded $197,935 during the latest grant cycle ending December 31, 2025.
“Supporting projects that positively impact the communities in which we live and work is one way we can give back to the people we serve and the rural life we value so highly,” said Karla Rosell, regional vice president of customer experience in Frontier Farm Credit’s Parsons office.
Frontier Farm Credit in eastern Kansas is a customer-owned financial cooperative proud to finance the growth of rural America, including the special needs of young and beginning producers. The Association has nearly 3.5 billion in assets and nearly 610.2 million.
Their Working Here Fund grant program supports projects and nonprofit organizations that align with the organization’s mission to serve agriculture and rural communities. The grant program has several focus areas: agricultural education, hunger relief, rural disaster response, and rural health services. Organizations must demonstrate alignment with one focus area and serve communities in eastern Kansas. For more information visit www.frontierfarmcredit.com/about/community-involvement/working-here-fund-grants.