Mackenzie Camacho of the O’Neals-Minarets FFA Chapter in California has focused her research on testing and experimenting with bacteria, fungus and fungicides in fruit production. Her first project had her testing the effectiveness of rinsing fruits and vegetables with tap water to remove bacteria, discovering that the process does not remove a significant amount. This led to focusing on a specific fungus that occurs in walnuts. Camacho is supported by her parents, Tammy and Brett, and her FFA advisors, Richard Chapman, Keeley Hall, Kristann Mattes, Kenna Sandberg, Jessica Sweet, and Kaitlyn McDonough. Sponsored by National FFA Foundation & National FFA Organization.
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