The summer of his seventh- grade year, Kyle Bow man of the Lennard FFA chapter in Ruskin, Florida, began looking for a job to pay for his kart – racing hobby. He began working with his uncle to maintain landscapes, golf courses and athletic fields. He began with simple tasks, like weeding and cleaning sprinklers. But as he earned his uncle’s trust, he began to operate large equipment, install landscapes, and install and repair irrigation systems. Bowman is supported by parents Trish and Danny and FFA advisor Erin Elsberry. This award is sponsored by John Deere and Tractor Supply Company.
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