From left are Gentry Hall, Regann Finch, Cadence Gibson, Breanna Thompson, Lilly Haywood, Brittany Duncan and Jazmyn Taylor. Not pictured are Thomas Boggs and Dakotah Easterday. Photo provided.

Press Release

WARSAW — The Warsaw FFA Chapter had nine members compete in the state Horticulture Career Development Events contest.

In a typical year, these students would have traveled to West Lafayette to complete this contest. This year, the members completed the contest on a virtual platform.

The Horticulture CDE teaches members various skills dealing with horticulture and the landscape industry. Members identified ornamental plants, flowers, indoor houseplants, fruits, vegetables and nuts. They also took a knowledge exam.

The team of Dakotah Easterday, Cadence Gibson, Lilly Haywood and Breanna Thompson placed eighth. The team of Brittany Duncan, Gentry Hall, Jazmyn Taylor and Thomas Boggs placed 24th. Regann Finch competed in this contest as an individual. There were a total of 43 teams who competed in this state contest. Dakotah Easterday was the top judger for this event.