INDIANAPOLIS – Winners in the National Agricultural Proficiency Awards Pageant were announced on Friday, Oct. 22, at the National FFA Convention. Awards were given in 47 categories. Here’s a closer look at the individuals who won from North Carolina. 

2010 Landscape Management – Entrepreneurship/Placement

Ricky D. Moore – North Carolina 

Even though his father owns a landscaping business, Ricky D. Moore of the West Rowan FFA Chapter in North Carolina was never pushed into joining him. But after seeing what his father does and his passion, he couldn’t help but develop a shared love of plants and the aesthetics of the environment. Moore loves learning new techniques and methods of the business and in times of recent economic hardship, has helped the company work with a tighter budget. Once he completes college, he will join his father as an equal partner in the business. He is supported by his FFA advisors Jason Chester and Clark Adams. This award is sponsored by John Deere and Tractor Supply Company.

To listen to radio interviews from this individual, which occurred during the 83rd National FFA Convention, please visit http://www.tombrand.info/2010_FFA/proficiencies.htm. If you would like to download a broadcast interview, visit, ftp://65.125.107.234/ and utilize the login name FFA, with the password FFA. 

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