AaronR. Retzlaff of the Randolph Cambria-Friesland FFA Chapter in Wisconsin holds 50 percent ownership in T & A Lawn Care and 100 percent ownership in Retzlaff Landscaping. The first company grew out of an initial mowing contract with a local church; the second started when his FFA advisor hired him to complete a few landscaping projects for the agriculture department. After primarily using word-of-mouth marketing, Retzlaff has had so many customers that an employee would be necessary if he wants to assume additional business. He looks forward to pursuing a degree in landscape architecture or civil engineering. Retzlaff is supported by parents David and Michelle Retzlaff and FFA advisor Keith Gundlach. This award is sponsored by The Toro Company and Wilbur-Ellis Company.
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