INDIANAPOLIS (Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024/National FFA Organization) – The National FFA Organization has announced the 2024 National FFA Agriscience Fair winners for Animal Systems and Food Products and Processing. The winners were recognized today during the third session of the 97th National FFA Convention & Expo.

The National FFA Agriscience Fair recognizes students who gain real-world, hands-on experiences in agricultural enterprises. Students use scientific principles and emerging technologies to solve complex problems related to agriculture, food and natural resources. The agriscience fair is for middle and high school students. Students compete in one of six categories in the agriscience fair and under one of the six divisions — either individually or in a team.

The winners are:
Animal Systems: Division 1
Erin Keith of the Franklin County Middle FFA Chapter in Georgia
Animal Systems: Division 2
Joslin Henderson and Aubrie Overly of the Ridgemont FFA Chapter in Ohio
Animal Systems: Division 3
Nate Mason of the Cocke County FFA Chapter in Tennessee
Animal Systems: Division 4
Mason Swavel and Owen Kearns of the Ridgemont FFA Chapter in Ohio
Animal Systems: Division 5
Amarachi Uche-Eboh of the Talkington FFA Chapter in Texas
Animal Systems: Division 6
Logan Brand and C. Isaac Schweitzer of the DeKalb FFA Chapter in Indiana
Food Productions and Processing: Division 1
Addison Smith of the Millcreek-West Unity FFA Chapter in Ohio
Food Productions and Processing: Division 2
Faith Crow and Sofie Ginsburg of the Florence FFA Chapter in Texas
Food Productions and Processing: Division 3
Kenley Pack of the Stephenville FFA Chapter in Texas
Food Productions and Processing: Division 4
Breann Vermillion and Laney Elsasser of the Ridgemont FFA Chapter in Ohio
Food Productions and Processing: Division 5
Kade Lawrence of the Canyon FFA Chapter in Texas
Food Productions and Processing: Division 6
Oakley Gross and Preslee Watley-Kindt of the Stillwater FFA Chapter in Oklahoma

The National FFA Organization is a school-based national youth leadership development organization of more than 1,027,200 student members as part of 9,235 local FFA chapters in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

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About National FFA Organization
The National FFA Organization is a school-based national youth leadership development organization of more than 1,027,200 student members as part of 9,235 local FFA chapters in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The FFA mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. For more, visit the National FFA Organization online at FFA.org and on Facebook and Twitter.

About National FFA Foundation
The National FFA Foundation builds partnerships with industry, education, government, other foundations, and individuals to secure financial resources that recognize FFA member achievements, develop student leaders, and support the future of agricultural education. Governed by a 19-member board of trustees composed of educators, business leaders, individual donors and FFA Alumni, the foundation is a separately registered nonprofit organization. About 82 percent of every dollar received by the foundation supports FFA members and agricultural education opportunities. For more, visit FFA.org/Give.