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Leadership blossoms on FFA winning floriculture team

By Lura Roti for South Dakota Farmers Union
Feb 14, 2025
Feb 14, 2025

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Members of the state winning FFA floriculture team and Wessington Springs FFA Chapter during an August 2024 practice: Katie Jones, team coach, Anna Arhart, Mariah Messmer, Carissa Scheel, Mercedes Jones and Alyssa Grohs.

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Anna Arhart is a Wessington Springs FFA member and a member of the state winning FFA floriculture team.

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Alyssa Grohs is a Wessington Springs FFA member and a member of the state winning FFA floriculture team.

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Carissa Scheel is a Wessington Springs FFA member and a member of the state winning FFA floriculture team. Scan the QR code to watch a video featuring Scheel. The pre-vet student shares how competing on the FFA Floriculture team strengthened her work ethic and teamwork skills.

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Mariah Messmer is a Wessington Springs FFA member and a member of the state winning FFA floriculture team. Scan the QR code to watch a video featuring Messmer and learn why she appreciates the members of her FFA Floriculture team.

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Mercedes Jones is a Wessington Springs FFA member and a member of the state winning FFA floriculture team. Scan the QR code to watch a video featuring Jones. She talks about a grant she received from the National FFA Organization to help fund improvements to her flower garden business.

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By Lura Roti for South Dakota Farmers Union

Holding some zinnias, Anna Arhart thoughtfully adds a few statice and bells of Ireland.

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