The 2022 Winner in Turf Grass Management is Colton Alsum of the Randolph Cambria-Friesland FFA. The Turf Grass Management Proficiency is sponsored by the Fennimore FFA Alumni.

Colton began working for D & D Lawn Service, LLC in middle school. As an employee, Colton helps load trucks, does edging, trims lawn, spreads fertilizer, and daily maintenance of equipment. Colton also owns and operates his own lawn mowing business, Colton’s Cuts. Managing a business of his own has allowed Colton to understand the importance in financial planning and record keeping and maintaining a positive customer relations while furthering his experience in lawn care.

Colton’s advisors are Lauren Frances, Keith Gundlach, and Stephanie DeVries.

We would like to recognize the state finalists in Turf Grass Management:

Second: Carson Kroll, Mineral Point

Third: Owen Baumann, Edgar

Alsum will find out this summer if she selected as one of four national finalists. If selected, Colton will compete at the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Ind., in October.