Garrett Hershel Harrell of the Colquitt County FFA Chapter in Norman Park, Ga., works at a 600-acre produce farm, growing several varieties of tomatoes. As a fifth-generation agriculturalist, he handles all steps of production from transplantation in the field to the harvest. Harrell mows, plants, lays plastic, sprays chemicals and harvests eight months each year in the Georgia warmth. He is supported by his mother, Julie, and his FFA advisors, Steve Bass, Stacey Beacham, Gene Hart and Adrienne Smith. This award is sponsored by Tractor Supply Company and Wilbur-Ellis Company.
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