Plant Systems Agriscience Fair Award

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COLUMBIA, Mo., April 16, 2026 — The Missouri FFA Association recognizes members who executed research in an agricultural area in the Agriscience Fair at the 98th Missouri FFA Convention. This award honors students who participated in a research-based supervised agricultural experience program.

This area involves the study of plant life cycles, classifications, functions, structures, reproduction, media and nutrients, as well as growth and cultural practices, through the study of crops, turf grass, trees and shrubs or ornamental plants. BTC Bank is the sponsor of this award.

The Division 3 winner is Baylee Harris from the Tuscumbia FFA Chapter. The chapter advisor is Sara White.

The Division 4 winners are Kyra Keeling and Darci Orbin from the Pleasant Hope FFA Chapter. The chapter advisors are Zach Funk and David Parrack.

The Division 5 winner is Gabriela Lopez-Padron from the Aurora FFA Chapter. The chapter advisors are Samuel Percival and Kristy Sivils.

The Division 6 winners are Athena Wilson and Jaxon Marsh from the Pleasant Hope FFA Chapter. The chapter advisors are Zach Funk and David Parrack.

The National FFA Agriscience Fair allows students to engage in the use of scientific principles and emerging technologies as a solution to complex issues related to agriculture, food and natural resource systems.

The Missouri Agriscience Fair winners will compete in the National FFA Agriscience Fair. Winners will be announced this fall at the 99th National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis.

The Missouri FFA has 27,000 members representing 369 chapters. The national organization has more than 1,042,245 members representing 9,407 chapters in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

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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