Indianapolis (Thursday, Oct. 30) – The National FFA Organization has announced the 2025 National FFA Agriscience Fair winners for Animal Systems and Food Processing. The winners were recognized during the third session of the 98th National FFA Convention & Expo.

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. Students compete in one of six categories in the agriscience fair and under one of the six divisions — either individually or in a team.

The winners are:  

Animal Systems: Division 1
Brookelyn Ryan of the Oologah FFA Chapter in Oklahoma

Animal Systems: Division 2
Maguire Biggs and Kaisley O’Nan of the Stillwater FFA Chapter in Oklahoma

Animal Systems: Division 3
Keaton Zubke of the Florence FFA Chapter in South Dakota

Animal Systems: Division 4
Paetyn Gilliam and Eliana Timmons of the Stillwater FFA Chapter in Oklahoma

Animal Systems: Division 5
Owen Hemling of the Beaver Dam FFA Chapter in Wisconsin

Animal Systems: Division 6
Hailey Wendling and Lydia Hamilton of the Felicity- Franklin FFA Chapter in Ohio

The winners for Food Products and Processing Systems are: 

Food Products and Processing Systems: Division 1
Gracie Essary of the Stillwater FFA Chapter in Oklahoma

 Food Products and Processing Systems: Division 2
Keeley Gross and Addyson Ferrell of the Stillwater FFA Chapter in Oklahoma

Food Products and Processing Systems: Division 3
Reyse Mabry of the Brock FFA Chapter in Texas

Food Products and Processing Systems: Division 4
Brady Goodwin and Cannon Barker of the Stephenville FFA Chapter in Texas

 Food Products and Processing Systems: Division 5
Trent Oney of the Sumner FFA Chapter in Washington

Food Products and Processing Systems: Division 6
Kara Phillips and Cooper Martin of the Abernathy FFA Chapter in Texas

The National FFA Organization is a school-based national youth leadership development organization of more than 1,042,245 student members as part of 9,207 local FFA chapters in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

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About National FFA Organization
The National FFA Organization is a school-based national youth leadership development organization of more than 1,042,245 student members as part of 9,407 local FFA chapters in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. 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. For more, visit the National FFA Organization online at FFA.org and on Facebook and Twitter.

About National FFA Foundation
The National FFA Foundation builds partnerships with industry, education, government, other foundations, and individuals to secure financial resources that recognize FFA member achievements, develop student leaders, and support the future of agricultural education. Governed by a 19-member board of trustees composed of educators, business leaders, individual donors and FFA Alumni, the foundation is a separately registered nonprofit organization. About 82 percent of every dollar received by the foundation supports FFA members and agricultural education opportunities. For more, visit FFA.org/Give.