MACON, Ga. – Winners of the Agriscience Fair Power, Structural and Technical Systems Category were recognized at the 91^st Georgia FFA State Convention held at the Macon Centreplex on April 25-27, 2019. 

In the area of Power, Structural, and Technical Systems, there was an individual/team named the winner from each of the six divisions. Division 1 winner was Jacob Keese of the Franklin County Middle FFA Chapter. Division 2 winning team was Canyon Randall and Alexander Turner of the Franklin County Middle FFA Chapter. Division 3 winner was Madison McDonald of the Lowndes County High FFA Chapter.. Division 4 winning team was James Jones and Madison Webb of the Lowndes County High FFA Chapter. Division 5 winner was Elizabeth Fisher of the Lowndes County High FFA Chapter. The Division 6 winners were Katherine Clark and Meredith Clamp of the Pike County High FFA Chapter.  

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 Power, Structural and Technical Systems Category of the Agriscience Fair was sponsored by the Georgia FFA 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 670,000 FFA members nationwide. The Georgia Association has more than 42,000 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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