1. For the team portion, they will focus on the following discussion:

Lawns vs. No-Lawn Landscapes

Controversial Question:
Should traditional grass lawns be replaced with alternative landscaping?

Scenario:
Many communities value green lawns, but critics argue they waste water, require chemicals, and harm the environment. Your team must discuss and evaluate both sides, then take a clear position.

Team Roles (4 members):

1.      Pro-Lawn Advocate – Defends traditional lawns (aesthetics, recreation, property value).

2.      Anti-Lawn Advocate – Argues against lawns (water use, pollution, maintenance).

3.      Environmental Impact Analyst – Discusses effects on water, soil, and wildlife.

4.      Community & Policy Representative – Considers rules, neighborhood expectations, and public opinion.

In the end the team agrees as a whole which side they choose and give 1 statement that sums up their reason.

1. For the written exam, teams should focus on three areas of the American Standards of Nursery Stock (same reference as we’ve used the last two years): History of American Standards of Nursery Stock section, Annex B: How to use the publication, Annex C: Glossary words.  Teams should also study sections 5 (irrigation) and 9 (responsible pesticide management) of the WGCSA BMP manuals (also the same reference that we’ve used the last two years).
2. We’ll use the same ID list for the ID portion.
3. For equipment rubrics, teams should study the following: ZTR mowers, line trimmer, chainsaw, skidsteer, surveying instruments, and blower.

2025 State winning team from Shawano
Tucker Reinke, Camden Kern, Levi Wendorff, Aiden Kern
  High Individual: Levi Wendorff


2023 Wisconsin FFA Nursery Landscape Photos LINK