Florence FFA Members Conduct Food Safety Research
Thursday, February 27, 2025 | Author: Texas FFA News
Faith Crow and Sofie Ginsburg, Florence FFA members, have been named the top Food Products and Processing Systems (Category 2) Agriscience Fair Project in the nation at the 97th Annual National FFA Convention and Expo.
The National FFA 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. The agriscience fair is for middle and high school students. Students compete in one of six categories in the agriscience fair and under one of the six divisions — either individually or in a team.
Crow and Ginsburg’s project was titled “Cracking the Case: An Investigation of Bacterial Presence in Eggs from Commercial Farms vs. Homesteads.”
The member’s results show that commercially farmed eggs exhibit a lower internal and
external bacteria presence than homestead eggs. These findings suggest that commercial egg production methods, which include pasteurization, are more effective at reducing bacterial growth.
“By familiarizing yourself with the safest food options, you can substantially lower your risk of contracting a bacterial infection, ensuring a healthier and worry-free consumer experience,” said Crow and Ginsburg.
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