MACON, Ga. – Winners of the Agriscience Fair Animal Systems Category were recognized at the 96^th Georgia FFA State Convention held at the Macon Centreplex on April 25-27, 2024. 

In the area of Animal Systems, there was an individual/team named the winner from each of the six divisions. Division 1 winner was Erin Keith of Franklin County Middle School. Division 2 winning team was Christopher Butler and Lena Steinkamp of Malcom Bridge Middle. Division 3 winner was Joy Sanders of Warner Robins. Division 4 winning team was Anna Bowen and Elizabeth Whitley of Franklin County High. Division 5 winner was Travis Hendley of Berrien County. Division 6 winning team was Amelia Hembree and Delia McElhannon of Cedar Shoals. 

Students competing in the Agriscience Fair conduct a scientific research project pertaining to the agriculture and food science industry and present their findings to a panel of judges with a visual display and written report.

The Georgia FFA Agriscience Fair in the area of Animal Systems was sponsored by Georgia Ag Tag Sales.  

Each winner received a plaque, a $100 cash award, and $500 travel money to compete in the National Agriscience Fair at the National FFA Convention. The advisor of each state winner also received a $100 cash award. 

The National FFA Organization, formerly known as the Future Farmers of America, changed its name in 1988 to reflect the growth and diversity of agriculture. There are nearly 940,000 FFA members nationwide. The Georgia Association has more than 80,000 members, making it the third largest Association in the nation. The FFA makes a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth, and career success, through agricultural education.