Fruit & Companion Products Sale

A Fundraiser with Long-standing Tradition in Ohio
The organization and growth of nationwide FFA citrus sales were a result of the first citrus sales program held in Ohio by the South Charleston FFA Chapter and James R. Beckley, advisor, in 1961. He later transitioned teaching positions to Northridge FFA and, as a result, all FFA chapters in Licking County conducted the first countywide citrus sales program in the nation. In 1969, Merlin A. Wentworth, a former student teacher in Licking County, began teaching at Amanda in Fairfield County. Working through the Florida Citrus Commission and Seald Sweet Growers, Inc., he presented the sales program idea to his fellow educators. The success of the program became widely known, and Ohio soon became a role model for FFA citrus sales throughout the country.

• • Please use only the approved vendors listed below. These vendors have agreed to give a rebate to the Ohio FFA Foundation to fund student activities and awards. Vendors not listed have no formal obligation to support the Ohio FFA Foundation, which in turn, supports you and your students.
  • Teachers should contact vendors directly for exact pricing.
  • There will be no statewide minimum pricing for the fruit & companion products sale. Teachers are strongly encouraged to work with chapters in their area to establish local pricing standards.
  • All orders must be made directly with your vendor.
  • Work with your supplier on any specific procedures and problems.
  • Your chapter may begin sales on or after October 3, 2024.
  • Please pay your invoice on time.
  • If you know of a vendor that is not on our list of approved vendors, please let us know and we will invite them to become a part of the Ohio FFA Foundation Fruit & Companion Products Sale.

Questions?
Ohio FFA Foundation, Inc.
Shelby Brown, sbrown@ohioffa.org
717 A East 17th Avenue
Columbus, Ohio 43211
614-299-1332