FFA Members Earn Silver Award In National Food Science CDE
Winners of the National FFA Food Science and Technology Career Development Event (CDE) were announced Thursday, Oct. 30 at the awards recognition. The ND state winning team consisted of Addyson Erbele, Elodie Kuhn, Eva Weigel, and Dawson Erbele. There were 38 teams and 152 individuals entered in this year’s event. The event was held in conjunction with the 98th National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis. Ray Pieniazek served as superintendent of this year’s event. The awards and the food science and technology event are sponsored by the Kellogg Company, Kerry Taste and Nutrition, Dominos Pizza and U.S. Poultry & Egg Association.
The National FFA Food Science and Technology CDE is designed to test a student’s basic knowledge of food science as well as the student’s ability to apply this knowledge to practical situations. Each team participates in a timed team product development project, and each individual participates in practicums involving food sensory evaluation and food safety and sanitation as well as a written exam. Food Science is. . .