OVERVIEW
Participants in the Agriscience fair must conduct a scientific research project pertaining to the agriculture and food science industries and present their findings to a panel of judges with an interview and a report.

The Virginia contest mirrors the National FFA Agriscience Fair, with the exception of the interviews being in person instead of virtual. Please refer to the National FFA Agriscience Fair Handbook for guidelines, rules, and rubrics. Feel free to reach out to the contest coordinator, Dr. Hannah Scherer, with questions.

EVENT LOCATION & TIME
Results and in person interview will be held at the 100th annual Virginia FFA State Convention, in June of 2026.

2026 CONTEST INFORMATION
Monday, May 4 - Intent to submit due (new this year, quick survey for planning purposes): 
Monday, May 18 - Applications (including written report) due by 5:00 PM
Friday, May 22 - Judges feedback on written report and notification of required changes to application sent - to participants and advisors; notification of contest scheduling contests due by 5:00 PM (email Dr. Hannah - Scherer, hscherer@vt.edu)
Monday, June 1 - Final interview schedule released (no changes)
Friday, June 5 - Final applications (including any updates to written report) due by 5:00 PM in AET
June 8-9 - In person interviews at State Convention, Monday afternoon and Tuesday morning

ELIGIBILITY 
Students can compete in the agriscience fair as an individual or with a team:
1 – Individual member in grades 7 and 8
2 – Team of two members in grades 7 and 8
3 – Individual member in grades 9 and 10
4 – Team of two members in grades 9 and 10
5 – Individual member in grades 11 and 12
6 – Team of two members in grades 11 and 12

Resources:
2025 Handbook - Agriscience Fair Award Program/Manual Del Programa De La Feria De Agrociencia

2025 Scoring Rubrics (English and Spanish)

Other Resources