Florida FFA Announces Agriscience Fair Division Winners

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Florida FFA is pleased to announce to the results of the 2020 Florida FFA Agriscience Fair. The National 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. 

2020 Florida FFA Agriscience Fair Results

Division 1, Individual member in grade 7 and 8

Animal Systems 

1^st Place: Kaylyn Williams, Fort White Middle

Environmental & Natural Resources Systems 

1^st Place: Laina Canary, Hardee Middle

2^nd Place: Chloe Davis, Belleview Middle

Food Products & Processing Systems 

1^st Place: Mady Tyson, Hardee Middle

2^nd Place: B.J. Johnson, Hardee Middle

Plant Systems 

1^st Place: Rebecca Holcomb, Turkey Creek Middle

2^nd Place: Clarence Jett, Fort White Middle

3^rd Place: Will Cornell, Hardee Middle

Overall Division 1 Winner: Rebecca Holcomb, Turkey Creek Middle

Division 2, Team on two members in grades 7 and 8

Plant Systems  

1^st Place: Elizabeth Bagby & Madalyn Smith, Bell Middle

Social Systems 

1^st Place: Hannah Ogburn & Lindsey True, Frostproof Middle

Overall Division 2 Winner: Elizabeth Bagby & Madalyn Smith, Bell Middle

Division 3, Individual member in grade 9 and 10

Animal Systems 

1^st Place: Austin Holcomb, Durant

2^nd Place: John Williamson, Okeechobee Brahman

3^rd Place Jenna Larson, Okeechobee Brahman

Environmental & Natural Resources Systems 

1^st Place: Abby Holcomb, Okeechobee Brahman

2^nd Place: Nathanael Monroe, Brooksville

3^rd Place: Payton Davis, Belleview

Food Products & Processing Systems 

1^st Place: Megan Beck, Brooksville

Plant Systems 

1^st Place: Gabryela Erickson, Brooksville

Power, Structure & Technical Systems 

1^st Place: William Miller, Brooksville

2^nd Place: Reagan Robinson, Lake Butler

Social Systems 
1^st Place: Payton Moore, West Orange

2^nd Place: Paige Jahna, Avon Park

3^rd Place: Cassidy Edwards, Frostproof

Overall Division 3 Winner: Abby Holcomb, Okeechobee Brahman

Division 4, Team on two members in grades 9 and 10

Plant Systems 

1^st Place: James Taylor & Trey Tyre, Fort White

Overall Division 4 Winner: James Taylor & Trey Tyre, Fort White

Division 5, Individual member in grade 11 and 12

Animal Systems 

1^st Place: Abigail Ripplinger, Lake Butler

Environmental & Natural Resources Systems 

1^st Place: Alyssa Hunt, Brooksville

2^nd Place: Adrianna Cueto, Brooksville

3^rd Place: Madison Collins, Brooksville

Food Products & Processing Systems 

1^st Place: Alexandria Crane, Brooksville

2^nd Place: Brach Jeppesen, Brooksville

Plant Systems 

1^st Place: Noah Anuez, Fort White

2^nd Place: Maria Reyes-Leon, Windermere

3^rd Place: Mary Babione, Brooksville

Overall Division 5 Winner: Noah Anuez, Fort White

Division 6, Team on two members in grades 11 and 12

Environmental & Natural Resources Systems 

1^st Place: Hendrix Paterson & Isabella Scramoncin, Windermere

2^nd Place: Tabatha Bingaman & Hailey Miller, Brooksville

Social Systems 

1^st Place: Sarah True & Leah Brown, Frostproof

Overall Division 6 Winner: Sarah True & Leah Brown, Frostproof

ABOUT THE FLORIDA FFA CELEBRATION

Extraordinary times lead extraordinary people to do extraordinary things. This summer, thousands of FFA members, advisors, administrators, alumni, parents and industry partners will gather online in a new, exciting, and innovative experience to celebrate another record-breaking year. More than ever, our viewers will be inspired and motivated to take pride in our industry, serve our communities, and become leaders of the next generation.

During the celebration, FFA members and guests will experience motivational speakers and award presentations while virtually meeting Florida FFA’s outstanding officers, members, and supporters.

ABOUT THE FLORIDA FFA ASSOCIATION

The Florida FFA Association is a premier youth, leadership organization with nearly 30,000 middle and high school student members – as part of over 300 local FFA chapters across the state. FFA members participate in nearly 50 leadership and career development events each year. The FFA mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth, and career success through agricultural education.

The Florida FFA Association is a resource and support organization that does not select, control, supervise or approve local chapter or individual member activities except as expressly provided for in the Florida FFA Association Constitution and Bylaws.

The Florida FFA Association affirms its belief in the value of all human beings and seeks diversity in its membership, leadership and staff as an equal opportunity employer.

THE AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION MISSION

Agricultural education prepares students for successful careers and a lifetime of informed choices in the global agriculture, food, fiber and natural resource systems.

THE FFA MISSION

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.

For more information about Florida FFA and agricultural education, visit floridaffa.org.

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