Robinson has been named as the State Runner Up in the State FFA Agriscience Fair. The Agriscience Fair program aims to provide opportunities for experiential learning in specific subject matters. Ohio follows a pre-qualifying system similar to the National Agriscience Fair process. There are 36 total categories/divisions within the following categories: Animal Systems, Environmental Services/Natural Resource Systems, Food Products and Processing Systems, Plant Systems, Power, Structural and Technical Systems, and Social Systems.
Ohio FFA members had the opportunity to submit their application and report project to the state for a pre-qualifying event. The state evaluates these projects and names the top four finalists in each category to conduct a virtual interview with judges, which is used to determine their final placing in the Ohio contest.
Participants in this activity are required to use scientific theory to conduct a test or experiment regarding an aspect of agriculture. They must do research before the trials, form a hypothesis, and complete records on their findings. Following the virtual interview, contestants construct an Agriscience Fair Display board that summarizes the project and results.
Austin Robinson entered his project, "Probiotics: The Key to Thriving Calves," into Animal Systems in Division III, displaying it at the Ohio FFA State Convention. Prior to the State Convention, Austin was named one of the top four finalists in Ohio after an intense award application process. He then completed an online virtual interview and presentation with judges.
He was recognized on stage as a finalist at the Fourth Convention Session, where they announced final placings and project ratings for Ohio. Austin was named Runner Up for Ohio! Fredericktown FFA Advisor is Debra Burden.
