GUYMON, Okla. — Seaboard Foods is making a difference in rural communities by investing more than $40,000 in education through its 2026 Educators Lead Tomorrow grant program. This year, 45 teachers across Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas received classroom grants to bring new science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) learning opportunities to students.
Now in its fourth year, the Educators Lead Tomorrow program supports teachers in communities where Seaboard Foods operates, providing grants of up to $1,000 for innovative classroom projects. From 3D printers and greenhouses to butterfly gardens and interactive math resources, the funding helps educators bring hands-on learning experiences into their classrooms while encouraging creativity, problem-solving, and critical thinking.
“The creativity and dedication demonstrated by this year’s grant recipients are truly remarkable,” said Davida Gomez, community enrichment specialist at Seaboard Foods. “These educators are finding new ways to engage students, spark curiosity and expand opportunities for learning. We’re proud to invest in their vision and the positive impact they will have on students for years to come.”
Among this year’s projects, one elementary teacher plans to create a butterfly garden where students can explore science firsthand while developing teamwork skills. Another educator will use LEGO kits to teach geometry and help students connect mathematical concepts to real-world financial literacy applications. These projects demonstrate how classroom resources can make learning more engaging and meaningful for students.
The 2026 Seaboard Foods Educators Lead Tomorrow grants were awarded to teachers in 26 communities across five states. In Colorado, recipients were located in Holyoke and Haxton. Iowa communities included Carroll, Iowa Falls, Orange City, Newell, Remsen, and Storm Lake. In Kansas, educators from Elkhart, Hugoton, Leoti, Liberal, Scott City, and Ulysses received grants. Oklahoma recipients represented Beaver, Fairview, Goodwell, Guymon, Hinton, Hooker, Okeene, Texhoma, and Turpin. In Texas, grants were awarded to teachers in Gruver, Perryton, and Spearman. These awards reflect Seaboard Foods’ continued commitment to supporting rural e
For Seaboard Foods, supporting education is another way the pork industry can invest in the communities where employees and their families live and work. By helping rural teachers access new resources and educational tools, the company is supporting opportunities for the next generation while strengthening its connection to local schools and communities.
To learn more about the Educators Lead Tomorrow program and other community initiatives, visit the Seaboard Foods Community page.
