LINCOLN – Over 40 Nebraska students qualified for the 2025 National Agriscience Fair following the state FFA convention in Lincoln this spring.

Agriscience fair projects focus on performing scientific experiments, collecting data and building displays. Categories include animal systems, environmental services, food products, plant systems and social sciences.

National qualifiers went through interviews this fall prior to the 98th National FFA Convention and Expo in Indianapolis, Ind., Oct. 29 to Nov. 1.

Finalist in the 2025 national agriscience fair

Johnson-Brock

Jasmine Olmeda

Gretchen Anthony

Mia Benight and Leighton Edwards

Hannah Greiner and Hailee Greiner

Charlotte Metschke

Addison Grotrian and Lauren Behrends

Noah Metscke and Elliott Brommer

Craig Anthony

Katelyn Melvin

Johnson Country Central

Reese Badertscher and Sophia Schmid

Briana Robeson and Riley Wellensiek

Ashely Beethe and Catherine Wendt

Molly Weber and Saige Rother

Adams Central

Jayleigh Kramer

Ava Pavelka

Norris

Avery Davis and Colten Navratil

Mikayla Brenner

Ave Schmutte and Olivia Zoubek

Elgin

Kirestyn Eisenhauer

Brooke Kinney and Aubrie Parks

Norfolk

Trevor Kahny

Madysen Nachtman and Grace Nelson

Mazuch Taylor

Freeman

Elijah Jensen and Carter Fricke

Wyatt Dorn

Pawnee City

Amelia Strathman

Elwood

Benjamin Morton and Liam Brell

William Oakland

 Nebraska

Elizabeth Olson and Ansley Cadwallader of West Holt

Karma Peterson and Ridglyn Stanczyk of Garden County

Cash Sweeter and Jace Forre of Newman Grove

Micah Kelin of Elm Creek

Suhandi Chaudhair of O’Neil