MACON, Ga. – Winners of the Agriscience Fair Animal Systems Category were recognized at the 98^th Georgia FFA State Convention held at the Macon Centreplex on April 22-25, 2026. 

In the area of Animal Systems, there was an individual/team named the winner from each of the six divisions. Division 1 winner was Nellie Taylor of Youth Middle. Division 2 winning team was Addisyn Hamby and Avery Kilgore of Youth Middle. Division 3 winner was Dylan Kitchens of Adairsville. Division 4 winning team was Alainna Sharp and Olivia Barber of Walnut Grove. Division 5 winner was Morgan Koon of Harris County. Division 6 winning team was Angel Jones and Savannah Rawls of Cedar Shoals. 

Students competing in the Agriscience Fair conduct a scientific research project pertaining to the agriculture and food science industry and present their findings to a panel of judges with a visual display and written report.

The Georgia FFA Agriscience Fair in the area of Animal Systems was sponsored by Georgia Ag Tag Sales.  

Each winner received a plaque, a $100 cash award, and $500 travel money to compete in the National Agriscience Fair at the National FFA Convention. The advisor of each state winner also received a $100 cash award. 

The National FFA Organization, formerly known as the Future Farmers of America, changed its name in 1988 to reflect the growth and diversity of agriculture. There are over 1 Million FFA members nationwide. The Georgia Association has more than 80,000 members, making it the third largest Association in the nation. 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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