On Saturday, January 25 four members of the Miami East-MVCTC FFA Chapter competed in the State Food Science and Technology Career Development Event hosted at The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio.
The Food Science and Technology Team members were Wyatt Black, Kaci Manns, Luke Robinson, and Kinsley Courtright. The team placed third in the state and earned a banner for the agriculture classroom. Wyatt Black was the highest placing individual from Miami East, placing second overall. Black earned a scholarship to The Ohio State University if he majors in food science.
During the contest the team members were asked to complete a product development scenario in which they calculated the nutritional facts for a new food product and designed a new package. Also they completed an aroma identification section, took a test on their knowledge of food science, responded to mock customer complaint scenarios, identified sanitation errors in the food industry, identified common food flavorings, and completed a taste sensory test. Congratulations!
Respectfully submitted, Kaci Manns, Reporter
