Travis Robert Winans of the Taylorville FFA Chapter in Illinois is the owner of his own lawn care operation. Each customer can have him mow, trim, edge, and clean off driveways and walkways. He began his service in 2013 with eight customers. Just two years later, he had 29 different customers that he serviced weekly. To maintain this increase, he has developed skills in marketing and advertising, maintaining equipment, and business management. Winans is supported by his parents, Michelle O’Brien and Ben Winans , and his FFA advisors, Sue Schafer and Monte Elvidge. This award is sponsored by John Deere.
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