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In the last several years, Ross Chastain has worked with OHS<\/a> to promote sober driving through their “Use Your Melon<\/a>” campaign.\u00a0<\/p>\n

After his appearance with OHS at the Delaware State Fair for “Use Your Melon,” Chastain stuck around the First State to connect with Melon 1 Farms.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

He is now serving as a brand ambassador for Suburban Propane<\/a>, helping raise awareness about the dependable energy solutions the company provides to the agriculture industry.<\/p>\n

His stop at Melon 1 Farms in Delaware, displayed the impact Suburban Propane has had on the farm’s daily operations.<\/p>\n

Chastain says growing up on his family’s watermelon farm taught him the value of hard work, grit, and perseverance\u2014qualities that continue to shape his life behind the wheel, on the farm and in his next chapter as a brand ambassador.\u00a0<\/p>\n

“Farming has always been at the center of who I am,” says Chastain. “I’m proud to partner with Suburban Propane because of our shared commitment to supporting agriculture and the communities that help keep America moving.”<\/p>\n

Suburban Propane is the official propane of NASCAR, assisting in powering the races.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"In the last several years, Ross Chastain has worked with OHS to promote sober driving through their 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