V.R. Eaton FFA Member Builds Lawn Care Business from the Ground Up
Friday, May 30, 2025 | Author: Texas FFA News
For Cole Bolton, a V.R. Eaton FFA member, what began as a simple neighborhood project in fourth grade has grown into a thriving lawn care and landscaping business.
The now high school student operates his own lawn care service that includes seven consistent lawn care clients and around five customers for tree trimming and landscape work.
“I started small with just mowing and installing a few plants,” Bolton shared. “As I gained experience and built trust, I was able to take on bigger jobs.”
Along the way, he repaired equipment himself, built a custom trailer to transport tools, and learned new skills like irrigation repair, hedge trimming, and calculating tree fall angles.
One of the biggest challenges was competing with larger companies. “It’s just me, and I only work after school and on weekends,” said Bolton. “But I’ve learned to stand out by being reliable and producing quality work.”
Looking ahead, he plans to continue growing the business, and possibly hire help, as the client list expands.
“This experience has taught me the value of hard work and responsibility,” Bolton said. “It’s shown me how agriculture can be hands-on, rewarding, and impactful in any community.”
Bolton’s successful project was also recognized as the Star Greenhand in Agribusiness at the 2024 Texas FFA State Convention.
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