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Koenig Equipment is pleased to recognize and congratulate Gary Shick of Kenton, Ohio for receiving the prestigious honor of 2018 Master Farmer.  Gary was presented his award today at the Conservation Tillage & Technoloy Conference at Ohio Northern University.

Congratulations for being recognized for your daily commitment to excellence and innovation, Gary!  Koenig believes leadership in the industry benefits everyone, and we're happy to support you and your equipment!

On Friday, February 16, the District 5 Agricultural Power Diagnostic Competition took place at Miami Valley Career Technology Center in Clayton, OH, where many teams from across the region competed for a chance to advance to the state competition.  Teams were scored on their overall safety procedures of personal protective equipment and in safety of starting and operating equipment.  The teams were then judged on their efficiencies and abilities in locating and repairing two separate problems with the tractor.

Koenig Equipment Greenville hosted the 2018 County Judging of the FFA Agricultural Power Diagnostics CDE (Career Development Event) on February 6, 2018. This program helps to strengthen the skills required to diagnose and repair equipment issues, ranging from lawn and garden equipment to agricultural tractors. Eleven teams from Versailles, Ansonia, Mississinawa Valley, Greenville and Franklin Monroe participated in the competition. 

Ohio and Indiana Farm Bureau Members are eligible for a free two-year GreenFleet Loyalty Rewards Platinum 2 membership, resulting from a new partnership between John Deere and the American Farm Bureau Federation.

Farm Bureau members receive access to John Deere’s GreenFleet Loyalty Rewards program and benefits only at John Deere dealerships like Koenig Equipment. With Platinum 2 status, Farm Bureau Members are eligible for members-only promotions and discounts, including:

It is with mixed emotions we share the news of the passing of our mother and grandmother.

Janet M. Koenig, 94, was born in Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia, on December 5, 1922 to John J. & Margaret F. (Crawford) McDermott.  On March 7, 1944 she married Emerson P. Koenig.

Koenig Equipment proudly announces the arrival of the brand new 2018 John Deere S770 Combine at the Anna, Ohio location.  The Koenig team is excited to demonstrate the newest S-Series model, recently unveiled to the public by John Deere. 

Watch the area's first S770 combine up close, beginning with its arrival at Koenig on June 21st, progression through the detailed setup process beginning June 22nd, and advancement to local farmers' fields starting June 26th for hands-on demonstrations through wheat harvest and beyond.

Congratulations to Sierra Drewes, Turf Sales at the Botkins branch, for her outstanding achievement at the Ohio State FFA Convention. Participating in the AG Sales Proficiency category, Sierra placed first in the state competition with her Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) Project that began her junior year of high school and spanned three years.

Shelby County Fire Fighters Association recently conducted Farm Rescue Training, utilizing a large square baler, tractor, combine and head provided by Koenig Equipment for the event.  Training encompassed various farm rescue scenarios, including grain rescue, lagoon, anhydrous, and silage.  Over 70 firefighters and EMS personnel from Shelby County attended the event.

Congratulations to Chris Sword of the Germantown location for achieving John Deere Master Technician certification.

Representing the highest level of service training, Master Technician certification requires completion of instructor led classes and online remote training, totaling 225 training hours. Core training requirements include electrical systems, hydraulic systems and the Service Advisor laptop application, supplemented with additional classes in Selling and Marketing, Resource Utilization, and Product Applications.  

Approximately 30 local farmers attended Urbana's Spring Planting & Seeding Expo on February 21, learning how to maximize their yields this fall by optimizing spring planting.

Precision Ag Specialist Kurtis Shipp led a group presentation, followed by customers visiting five various stations covering training, tips and Q&A sessions with Koenig Sales, Parts and Service team members.

Following a 43-year career in the machinery parts field, Roger Cross has retired from Koenig Equipment, Oxford Parts department. Customers and co-workers celebrated Roger's retirement with an Open House on January 31, followed by an employee dinner that evening honoring Roger and his wife, Terry.

In observance of the Christmas and New Year's holidays, Koenig Equipment will be closed on the following dates:

• Saturday, December 24, 2016
• Monday, December 26, 2016
• Monday, January 2, 2017

Visit our website at www.koenigequipment.com/locations to see regular business hours, and feel free to contact us with any questions. We would love to help you fill your stockings and complete your Christmas shopping, and we look forward to serving you in the new year.

Congratulations to Jerry Yocum and Eric Dingus, Service Technicians at Urbana, for earning John Deere Certifications following extensive service training.  Pictured below with Service Manager Jeff Thirtyacre, Jerry (first picture) achieved Master Certification, and Eric (second picture) achieved Advanced Certification.

Congratulations to Dustin Schwable and Jayson Higgins, Anna Service Technicians, for earning John Deere certifications following extensive service training.  Dustin achieved Master Certification, the highest level of training, and Jayson achieved Advanced Certification.

Achieving Master Certification requires completion of 225 total training hours, whereas Advanced Certification requires 150 hours, comprised of instructor led classes and online remote training. Core training requirements include electrical systems, hydraulic systems and the Service Advisor laptop application, supplemented with additional classes in Selling and Marketing, Resource Utilization, and Product Applications.  

Dustin is pictured below with Service Manager, Chad Huelskamp, and Jayson is pictured with Business Manager, Matt Poppe. 

Congratulations on your achievements, Dustin and Jayson!

In preparation of the upcoming harvest, over 50 local farmers visited Anna for the annual Combine Clinic hosted by Koenig Equipment.  Customers learned about corn and grain head adjustments, common wear points and more through presentations and hands-on demonstrations.  After Precision Ag Specialist Kurtis Shipp presented to the entire group, attendees separated into small groups and rotated to various stations led by Koenig's certified Service technicians.