FFA CONVENTION

The NNLA continues to reach out to the next generation and encourage them to consider a career in the diverse horticulture field. The association once again hosted a booth during the Career Fair on April 3 at the Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln during the Annual FFA Convention. Brian Munk and Jennifer Eurek were on hand to visit with the students.

The Association also sponsored the Nursery Operations Proficiency Award and the Landscape Management Proficiency Award during the convention. NNLA President, Brian Munk, was on hand to present the awards.

LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT - ENTREPRENEURSHIP/PLACEMENT WINNERS:

Kasey Brabex, a member of the Schuyler FFA Chapter, received first place and Nicholas Birdsley, a member of the Omaha Bryan FFA Chapter received second.

NURSERY OPERATIONS - ENTREPRENEURSHIP/PLACEMENT WINNERS:

Shelbi Pieper, a member of the York FFA Chapter, received first place and Chandra Spangler, a member of the O’Neill FFA Chapter received second.