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Tennessee FFA Impact Report

97th Tennessee FFA Convention

March 23 – 26, 2025

Gatlinburg, TN

Turf & Landscape Maintenance Proficiency Award

Thank you for your generous investment in the future of agriculture and the next generation of industry leaders. Your support of Agricultural Proficiency Awards empowers FFA members to turn their passion into purpose through hands-on, real world epxeriences.

The 2025 Turfgrass Management Proficiency Award winner is Will Riley from the Hendersonville FFA Chapter. Will began his Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) by mowing lawns in his neighborhood, but his ambitions quickly grew. He soon joined the team at a local golf course, where he expanded his skills and knowledge of turfgrass management.

In 2023, Will played a key role in a major course renovation project – assisting with the transition from bentgrass to Bermuda. His contributions helped improve both the aesthetics and performance of the course, and he continues to build on that momentum as he explores a future in turfgrass science and management.

Because of your partnership, students like Will are not only gaining valuable experience but also shaping the future of the turfgrass industry in Tennessee and beyond. Thank you for making a lasting difference.

The winner will represent Tennessee at the National FFA Convention, held October 29 – November 1, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana.