INDIANAPOLIS (Friday, Oct. 23, 2026/National FFA Organization) – The National FFA Organization has announced the 2026 National FFA Agriscience Fair winners for Plant Systems. The winners were recognized during the fifth session of the 99th 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:

Plant Systems: Division 1
Keira Rumaldo of the Wheatland-Bear River Middle FFA Chapter in California

Plant Systems: Division 2
James Lau and Akima Matsuda of the Kohala Middle FFA Chapter in Hawaii

Plant Systems: Division 3
Trent Jenny of the Remsen FFA Chapter in New York

Plant Systems: Division 4
Hadley Tubbs and Jaxon Pickens of the Stillwater FFA Chapter in Oklahoma

Plant Systems: Division 5
Brady Williamson of the Okeechobee Brahman FFA Chapter in Florida

Plant Systems: Division 6
Caleb Pless and Kate-Linn Merritt of the Crest FFA Chapter in North Carolina

The National FFA Organization is a school-based national youth leadership development organization of more than 1,053,847 student members as part of 9,591 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 1,053,847 student members as part of 9,591 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.

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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.