The Alliance FFA Food Science team was awarded a Silver at the National Convention in Indianapolis Oct. 26. Krista Carter and Connor Wright (both on right) earned Bronze awards, Ashtyn Shrewsbury (left) a Gold, and Hannah Kesterson is the individual national champion!

The Food Science and Technology CDE requires students to have an in-depth understanding of food product development and presentation, and food safety issues. Participants use their sensory skills to solve problems and make sound decisions.

Food Science and Technology is one of 24 career development event areas, covering job skills in everything from communications to mechanics. Participants take an objective test, design and formulate or reformulate a simulated food product, practice quality assurance principles, conduct a sensory analysis and apply food safety and sanitation principles. Visit www.ffa.org for more information.