Alicia Hodnik Named Agriscience Student Award Winner

The Agriscience Student Award recognizes FFA students who have excelled in an agriscience project or activity. The Agriscience Student of the year will represent Wisconsin at the National FFA Convention. They will also get a $100 cash award and a trophy for their efforts.

STATE WINNER: Alicia Hodnik, Big Foot FFA

Alicia conducted an experiment called "The Impact of Genetic Alteration on Edible Film Antimicrobial Agents," where she examined the possibility of using a small film made from pureed fruits and vegetables to act as a potent antimicorbial compound to work against pathogens. Hodnik says she is excited about helping with the process of growing food that is safe, and pathogen free.

A member of the Big Foot FFA, Alicia plans to attend the University of Wisconsin River Falls, majoring in Agricultural Education. As the state winner in this contest, she will advance to national competition later this fall.

RUNNER-UP: Kendra Bliese, Pulaski
   
   
AWARD SPONSOR: University of Wisconsin-River Falls Agricultural Education Society & Alpha-Tau-Alpha, and the Wisconsin FFA Foundation

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