Two West Central FFA AgriScience Fair Projects have been named as National Finalists. This places their research among the top ten projects in the nation in their category and division. National Finalists will present their research and answer questions from a panel of judges via Zoom in mid-September. All finalists will be recognized during the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, IN in October and will be awarded cash prizes.
Josslin Jarding and McKenna Sichmeller worked to determine public interest and knowledge about fraud in the Honey Industry. Jarding and Sichmeller were named national winners in Food Products and Processing Systems, Division 6 in 2021.
Andrew Rick and Bennett Sebert worked to solve the problems created by nest predators by conducting their research on the best habitat for removal of nest predators. Rick and Sebert were national finalists in 2021 and placed 6th in the nation. Read more about their research on stocking methods of pheasants here.
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. 23 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 Brookings on the campus of SDSU. All First place projects advanced to the national level competition.
