MACON, Ga. – Winners of the Agriscience Fair Plant 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 Plant Systems, there was an individual/team named the winner from each of

the six divisions. Division 1 winner was Ryker Costas of Malcom Bridge Middle.

Division 2 winning team was Asher Bailey and Norah Brubaker of Malcom Bridge

Middle. Division 3 winner was Emi Walker of North Oconee County. Division 4 winning team was Grady Carter and Jason Duggin of Calhoun County. Division 5 winner was

Jasmine Lopez of Pelham. The Division 6 winners were Cryslie Crapps and Gracie Stapleton of Swainsboro.

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 Plant Systems Category of the Agriscience Fair was sponsored by the ADM/Golden

Peanut & Tree Nuts.

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. 

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