Maddock

       Preston Gilderhus exibited an agriscience project at the 2008 ND State Fair along with two other FA members, Mikel Buckmier and Andy Backstrom. All three recieved 1st place blue ribbon with Preston receiving a Grand Champion Award in the Junior High Division.
       Preston’s agriscience project was titled “An Analysis of Bacteria Found in Soils”, which was in the Junior High Plant/Soil Sciences Division. He is planning on going to National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana, which is October 22-25, 2008, to exhibit and compete with his project there.
       Mikel’s agriscience project was titled “Germinating of Crops at Different Temperatures with Effect of Fusarium Head Blight” and received runner up in the Junior High Plant/Soil Science Division.
      Andy’s project was titled “Roots and Plant Growth of Radish and Zinnia Plants in Various Soil Medians”. His project received runner up in the Senior High Plant/Soil Science Division.
    Good job to everyone!