The East Knox FFA of East Knox Local Schools announced that its Agricultural Sales Team competed in the six-county District 7 event at Amanda Clearcreek High School in Fairfield County. The announcement was made in a press release.
According to the press release, the East Knox FFA Agricultural Sales Team, consisting of freshmen John Schillinger, Hayden Garman, Cash Cook, and Brayden Moran, participated in the District 7 competition. The event included an online exam on sales and business transactions, followed by a hands-on demonstration where team members developed sales approaches and conducted mock sales presentations to judges. This year’s product focus was John Deere commercial mowers, and teams also created and presented a group sales plan for an additional product.
District 7 includes 31 schools from Knox, Licking, Fairfield, Franklin, Pickaway, and Ross counties. While only the top two teams advanced to the state-level competition, East Knox placed seventh, gaining experience in customer relations and sales strategies.
FFA, or Future Farmers of America, is a youth organization focused on developing leadership, personal growth, and career success through agricultural education. Founded in 1928, it prepares members for careers in agriculture, business, science, education, and more. With local chapters led by student officers and agriculture teachers, FFA operates at three levels: local, state, and national. The organization provides hands-on learning experiences and opportunities for personal development. According to the National FFA Organization, FFA is supported through sponsorships, donations, and member dues.
East Knox Local School District is located in Howard, Ohio. It is home to the East Knox FFA Chapter which supports student development through agricultural education and leadership opportunities. The chapter recognizes achievements such as American and State Degrees and is led by a 2024-2025 officer team including Dylan Springer as President and Hayden Baker as Vice President. The chapter also organizes events like fruit and strawberry sales to support its activities.
