MACON, Ga. – Winners of the Agriscience Fair Food Products and Processing 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 Food Systems, there was an individual/team named the winner from each of the six divisions. Division 1 winner was Ashlyn Wood of the Youth Middle FFA Chapter. Division 2 winning team was Hazel Brubaker Kevin Joy of the Malcom Bridge Middle FFA Chapter. Division 3 winner was Emma Bennett of the Sonoraville FFA Chapter. Division 4 winning team was Taylor Short and Ember Hannigan of the Sonoraville FFA Chapter. Division 5 winner was Michael Rios of Rome. The Division 6 winners were Avery Jackson and Katelyn Johnson of Pike County.

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 Food Products and Processing Systems Category of the Agriscience Fair was sponsored by the The Schimmel Family Foundation. 

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.