Hillsboro FFA members compete in food science contest
Hillsboro FFA’s Food Science competition participants are pictured at Talawanda High School. (Submitted photo)
By
Ramsey Haines, Hillsboro FFA Chapter Treasurer
On Nov. 16, 27 members of the Hillsboro FFA Chapter left for the Food Science competition which took place at Talawanda High School.
The contestants evaluated different food samples and aromas, identified food science equipment, calculated calories, analyzed food safety and sanitation concerns and determined food safety and quality issues.
There were 136 total students that participated and 15 teams that competed in the competition. The Hillsboro FFA Chapter placed fifth overall, and Alex McClaren placed ninth overall individually.