MACON, Ga. – Winners of the Agriscience Fair Social 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 Social Systems, there was an individual/team named the winner from each of the six divisions. Division 1 winner was Ryker Davis of Franklin County Middle.  Division 2 winning team was Allison Anderson Harper Havick of Malcom Bridge Middle. Division 3 winner was Madelyne Cruz-H of Rome. Division 4 winning team was Derriana Smith and Chizoba Emegwam of Cedar Shoals. Division 5 winner was Katie Spivey of Perry. Division 6 winning team was Naimah Nemorin and Kayla Ramirez of Calhoun 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 Social 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 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.