Agriscience Finalists

The Agriscience Fair recognizes students who gain real-world, hands-on experiences in agricultural enterprises. Students use scientific principles and emerging technologies to solve complex problems related to agriculture, food, and natural resources.

DIVISION 1
  • Affects of Organic vs. Non Organic foods on progression of chickens – Pierce Bales, Osborne County
DIVISION 2
  • Evaluating Goldfish as a Natural Solution for Cleaning Horse Water Tanks – Jarett Riley & Blake Nightingale, Canton-Galva
DIVISION 3
  • Effects of canine saliva on bacteria compared to veterinarian antiseptic to determine bacterial culture growth – Hadley Huseman, Ellsworth
  • The Comparison of Growth Rates of Chicks in a Red Heat Lamp vs a White Heat Lamp – Kiya Schultz, Ellsworth
  • Determining the Effectiveness of Personalized Feed Rations on Postpartum Beef Cattle’s Body Condition – Kayleigh Goggins, Junction City
DIVISION 4
  • Growth Comparison of Organic Feed vs Conventional Feed – Leah Neuman & John Barta, Ellsworth
  • Growth Comparison of Chicks given Probiotics vs none – Makenna Anderson & Ayden Blue, Ellsworth
  • Growth Comparison of adding Grit into a Chick’s Diet – Rett Bohl & Sage Gray, Ellsworth
DIVISION 5
  • Rooster in the Hen House! Determining the Effect of a Rooster’s Presence on Egg Production – Kennedy Moreland, Junction City
  • Effect of Egg Refrigeration Before Incubation on Female and Male Ratio in Chickens – Audra Oborny, La Crosse
DIVISION 6
  • Turkeys diet choice High or Low? – Pagano David & Lucas Laudick , Junction City
DIVISION 2
  • Comparative Water Quality Analysis of Samples from Canton and Galva – Ryker Sloup & Yael Amador, Canton-Galva
DIVISION 3
  • Determining the Impact of Wind on Corn Plant Emergence – Deyton Dibben, Junction City
DIVISION 4
  • Long-Term Water Effects of Biodegradable and Conventional Soft Lures and Lead Jigheads – Drew Schurr & Ethan Conrad, Osborne County
  • An Evaluation of the Role of Microplastics in Soil Samples – Tanner Riley & Quentin Shaw, Canton-Galva
DIVISION 5
  • Comparing NPK Concentration of Tilled vs. No-Tilled Soils – Kevin Lechuga-Adame, Junction City 
DIVISION 1
  • Which Packaging Method Protects Meat Best? – Barrett Lix, Osborne County 
DIVISION 2
  • Kitchen Chemistry: Dipping to Defend the Apple – Sydney Schultz & Addison Casper, Osborne County
  • Kernel by Kernel: A Taste Test of Organic vs. Non-Organic Popcorn – Addy Cathey & Joss Hett, Canton-Galva
  • The Effect of Natural Preservatives on Apple Spoilage – Josie Beltz & Avrie Rummel, Canton-Galva
DIVISION 3
  • Can You Taste the Difference? Sensory Analysis of Tortilla Chips with and without Petroleum-Based Food Dyes – Kyela Ryan, Junction City
  • Beyond the Bag, The Science of Flour Choice in Baking – Libbie Carlin, Osborne County
  • The Difference Between All-Purpose, Oat, Whole Wheat, and Almond Flours in Cookies – Isabel Petersilie, Ness City
DIVISION 5
  • The Effects of the Chilled Resting Process on Cookie Size, Texture, and Sweetness – Ashlyn Schwerdtfeger, Ellsworth
  • The Comparison of Open and Sealed Packaging Effects in Diverse Temperatures on Apple Quality and Longevity – Nell Goss, Ellsworth
  • The Effects of Chicken, Quail, & Duck Eggs on Chocolate Cake – Emma Petersilie, Ness City
DIVISION 6
  • Impact of Cauliflower Flour Substitution on Cookie Structure, Spread, and Consumer Acceptability – Haley Brogan & Ellie Samms, Winfield
  • Evaluating Effectiveness of Topical Treatments to Evaluate Rancidity Rate of Top Sirloin Steaks – Tyler Kepley & Thomas Cash, Chanute

DIVISION 3
  • Testing of Different Drying Methods on Cut Flowers for Preservation – Cagney Bohl, Ellsworth
DIVISION 4
  • Basil Root Propagation Across Different Water Mixtures – Kassidy Heller & Stormy Guttery, Osborne County
  • Under Pressure: How Environmental Stress Affects the Longevity of Cut Flowers – Izzy Voorhies & Aaliyah Skipworth, Canton-Galva 
DIVISION 5
  • Germination Rate Comparison of Cherry Tomatoes with Tap and Distilled Water – Hannah Vague, Ellsworth
  • Determining Seed Planting Orientation’s Impact on Corn Plant Germination and Growth – Brittney Dibben, Junction City
  • Effects Water Holding Capacity using Wool Pellets in Corn – Emmanuel Gonzalez, Lakin
DIVISION 6
  • Evaluating the Impact of Different Watering Regimes on Spider Plant Growth Rate – Cohner Janssen & Gracen Krehbiel, Canton-Galva
  • Evaluating How Previous Growing Seasons Affect Soil – Honesty Williams & Brynn Kruse, Canton-Galva
  • The Effect of Soil Compaction and Irrigation Frequency on Turfgrass Growth in Athletic Fields – Jaycob Dieker & Camden Kruse, Canton-Galva
DIVISION 1
  • A Comparative Study of PEX and PVC for Livestock Systems – Kaleb Larosh, Osborne County
  • How much energy is produced when different fuels burn in wood? – Jackson Johnson, Canton-Galva 
DIVISION 2
  • Evaluating how a Small-Scale Windmill System to Generate Electricity for Lighting a Bulb – Levi Regehr & Julian Williams, Canton-Galva
DIVISION 3
  • Analyzing the Accurate Usage of See And Spray Technology – Dallas Jones, Canton-Galva
  • An Evaluation on the Efficiency of Wind Turbine Blade Designs for Maximum Energy Output: A Comparative Study of Angled, Curved, and Flat Blades -Heath Ratzlaff, Canton-Galva
  • Field Efficiency and Fuel Use of Large John Deere+C21 Tractors – Robert “Austin” Seger, Stanton County
DIVISION 4
  • Which gate is more time efficient, chain latch or sliding bolts. – Dakota Lauber & Ben Schultz, Osborne County
  • Comparative Strength Analysis of Concrete Reinforcements – Wesley Prieb & Kyler Sawatsky, Canton-Galva
DIVISION 5
  • The Effect of Weight on Tractor Traction and Efficiency – Roper Woods, Chapman
  • The Environmental Effect of Air Movement of Mig Welding Porosity Defects – Karli Haase, Ellsworth
  • The Effect of Heat on Metal in Agriculture – Cane Krase, Canton-Galva 
DIVISION 6
  • An evaluation of the role of the amount of water needed to make the strongest concrete. – Aaron Long & Ty Herrera, Canton-Galva
  • Comparative Analysis of Tensile Strength Across Different Welding Electrodes – Drayden Hoppes & Jaxon Chrislip, Canton-Galva
  • An Evaluation of Impact Torque – Magnusson Cathey & Brennan Copple, Canton-Galva
DIVISION 1
  • Native or Non Native to Kansas Wildlife – Liam Eilert, Osborne County
DIVISION 2
  • How do agriculture teachers prepare students with accommodations for contests? – Rebeka Ketter & Charley Hill, Osborne County
  • Examining the Influence of Video-Based Exposure to School Lunch Preparation on Middle School Students’ Attitudes Toward School Lunch – Lydia Bartlett & Abigail Marah, Tonganoxie
DIVISION 3
  • Determining if Consumers Can Identify Factors that Affect Price Inflation in Beef – Aspen Goddard, Junction City
DIVISION 4
  • Determining Public Perceptions of Petroleum Based Food Dyes – Bishop Bruning & Devin Baumgardner, Junction City
  • Marketing Media Influence on Buyer Inquiries for Purebred Calves and Breeding Stock – Lexi Goheen & Lainey Kendig, Osborne County
DIVISION 5
  • Determining Public Perceptions of Increased Food Prices – Angel Torress Nieves, Junction City
  • Determining Equitable Representation Among Agricultural Education Teachers in Kansas – Hannah Huddleston, Junction City
  • Value of a Beef Market Calf – Mary “Lizzy” Vajnar, Hays
DIVISION 6
  • Determining Educator Perspectives of Generative AI Use in Secondary Education – Jesniel Medina & King Mason, Junction City
  • Evaluating the Taste, Texture, and Overall Likability of White, Rye, and Sourdough Varieties of Retail-purchased Bread Versus Home-baked Bread. – Jayla Dunivin & Kayci Raida, Chanute
  • Analyzing The Economic Characteristics of Value Added and Non Value Added Pork and Poultry Products – Presley Henson & Mylee Miller, Chanute