Addison Burns, a junior in the Gallatin FFA Chapter, received first place in state during the Agriscience Fair at the University of Missouri-Columbia on May 8. She will now compete at the national level during the National FFA Convention held Oct. 24-27 at Indianapolis, IN.
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Addison competed in the area of Plant Systems, Division V.
In order to participate, Addison had to conduct a scientific research project pertaining to the agriculture and food science industries and present her findings to a panel of judges through a research paper, log book, display board and interview. Addison’s project involves studying the effects of synthetic auxins on chrysanthemum cuttings.
The National Agriscience Fair recognizes student researchers studying the application of agricultural scientific principles and emerging technologies in agricultural enterprises.
Addison is the daughter of Brantly and Tara Burns. Her paternal grandparents are Vicki Burns and the late Ronnie Burns of Gallatin and maternal grandparents are Kenneth and Sharon Lockridge of Jamesport.