Neosho FFA food science team wins state competition

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COLUMBIA, Mo., April 16, 2026 – The Neosho FFA Chapter won the food science career development event at the 98th Missouri FFA Convention. There were 24 teams in the competition.

The team members are Nancy Vargas, Mason Berner, Connor Gray and Adalyn Wiest. Vargas  placed third, Berner placed seventh, Gray placed seventh and Wiest placed 12th out of 95 participants. The Neosho FFA advisors are Cole Jackson, Kelin Kruse, John Littlefield and Jennifer Thogmartin.

Food science teams are required to have an in-depth understanding of food product development, food presentation and food safety issues. Participants also use their sensory skills to solve problems and make sound decisions.

Sponsored by Past FFA State Officers, this CDE is one way the FFA prepares student members for career success. CDEs engage student learning and make a real connection to lifetime goals.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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