COLUMBUS – Recently, members of the Versailles FFA participated in the State FFA Food Science and Technology Contest in Columbus, Ohio at The Ohio State University.
The contest required students to identify aromas, conduct a triangle test, take a written test on food quality and safety, identify safety problems from a customer complaint letter, solve math problems, and identify food processing tools. Students also were given 1 hour to complete a product development plan based on developing a product that was given to them by Ohio FFA which this year focused on developing a plan for a protein bar.
Versailles FFA earned the right to compete in the state contest after placing 2nd in the district. Versailles FFA placed 9th in the state contest and team members consisted of Eden Barga, Greta Broering, Gabe McGlinch and Ruthie Smith. The team was led by Eden Barga.