Sydney Hefty of the Dekalb FFA Chapter in Indiana was recognized as an American Star in Agriscience finalist at the 95th National FFA Convention. Hefty’s SAE includes agriscience projects in multiple areas of research: mechanical science, plant science, social science and more. She has investigated wind energy, natural herbicides, hydroelectricity, and even public opinion on those three concepts. She explains that all of her projects focus on sustainability because it is prevalent and demanded more by consumers each year.
She shares the details of her project with Broadcast Desk Intern, Lydia Johnson.
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