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Adam Harildstad – Diversified Horticulture Placement

Local FFA Member Wins State Diversified Horticulture Placement Award

By Brenda Goettle  

If you ever drive by the Garrison Diversion Conservancy District’s offices near Carrington, the first thing you will notice is the beautiful grounds and flower beds.  Adam Harildstad of the Carrington FFA Chapter is the person responsible for keeping them that way.  Because these grounds are used to showcase the potential benefit of irrigation via the Garrison Diversion Project, Adam understands the importance of keeping the grounds in tip-top shape  Adam began working at the Garrison Diversion offices in  2005.  Since then he has planted and maintained eleven flower beds; mowed, sprayed and watered the huge lawns; and maintained a large pond, keeping it fresh and algae-free.  He has also learned to do basic maintenance on the roto-tillers and lawn tractors to prolong the life of the equipment and prevent down time. 

 Adam is a member of the Carrington FFA Chapter.  He will attend UND in the fall.  He is undecided about his career path, but he knows that he has gained valuable skills in his current job that will aid him throughout his lifetime.

 The Diversified Horticulture Placement Proficiency award is sponsored by the Wahpeton FFA Chapter.

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Last modified: April 22, 2008