FFA Greenhouse Exceeds Expectations with First Plant Sale Success!

Gatlin Hanrath, News Reporter • May 18, 2026

The greenhouse is where all the plants were grown and where the sale happened.

The sale happening and people buying the plants in which the students and members grew

A new tradition took root this past weekend as Mrs. Nichols and the FFA members hosted their first plant sale, far exceeding their expectations and community engagement goals.

The event, held May 8th and 9th, marked the culmination of months of preparation in the greenhouse. While the initial goal was simply to recover the costs of seeds and starting supplies, the program recorded a significant profit of $1,122.30, which is a major milestone for a first-year program.

Reflecting on the hard work leading up to the launch of the event, Mrs. Nichols noted the high expectations involved in starting a new tradition.

“Any time that you establish a new tradition or take a financial risk you are always worried but hopeful. The Agriculture students worked really hard this semester to grow all of the plants and it paid off!”

The path to opening the greenhouse was supported by a year of fundraising. Fundraising events included their annual pork chop dinner, fruit sales, and sponsor shirt program, which helped provide the funds needed to launch the sale. Success required a collective effort from the entire membership, with students spending hours during and after school to ensure the sale was market-ready.

Mrs. Nichols added, “FFA members and officers also helped during class and after school to take care of the plants and get the greenhouse ready to go!”

With the first sale now in the books, the chapter is already looking toward the future. The $1,100 profit provides a solid foundation for expanding the program next season.

Mrs. Nichols’s final thoughts were, “Overall, I am incredibly proud of my students and FFA members! Everyone worked really hard, and we all learned a lot! We are excited for next year’s plant sale, and now that we have a baseline established, there have already been a lot of ideas flowing for next year!”

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About the Contributor

Gatlin Hanrath, Sports Reporter

Gatlin is eager to report on athletic events and capture the excitement of sports at LHS. She plays Varsity Basketball and enjoys watching athletic events, as well as listening to music in her free time. Gatlin is a sports reporter.