The FFA Agriscience Fair recognizes students who gain real-world, hands-on experiences in agricultural enterprises. Students use scientific principles and emerging technologies to solve complex problems related to agriculture, food, and natural resources. The agriscience fair is for middle and high school students. Participation begins at the local level and progresses to state and national levels. 24 of the projects conducted by West Central FFA Members were named state-level finalists, placing in the top three projects in their category and division. Official results of the State level competition were announced during the State FFA Convention in April held in Rapid City.
State winning AgriScience Fair Projects are as follows:
Animal Systems Division 4 – Dalton Mulder and Chase Olson
Animal Systems Division 6 – Emma Kuhlman and Madison DeMent
Environmental Systems Division 3 – Jude Jarding
Environmental Systems Division 6 – Andrew Rick and Jack Linneman
Food Systems Division 6 – Josslin Jarding and McKenna Sichmeller
Plant Systems Division 5 – Faith Hallem
Social Systems Division 3 – Jazelle Jarding
All State Level Finalists earned cash awards made possible through the South Dakota FFA Foundation.
All First place projects will advance to the national-level competition. National Finalists will be named in early August with finalists presenting their research to a panel of judges over Zoom. Results will be announced during the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, IN October 27-30, 2021
