In preparation for 2018 National Ag Day on March 20, the Agriculture Council of America (ACA) is hosting an essay contest. The theme for this year is How Will Agriculture Feed the World?
This essay contest is divided into two categories of competition: written essay and video essay. Both are national competitions.
The contest is open to students currently enrolled in grades 9 through 12. Contestants must be a U.S. citizen and attending school in the U.S. Contestants must meet all requirements to compete.
The National Video Essay Winner will receive $1,000. The National Written Essay Winner will receive $1,000 and a trip to Washington, D.C., to be recognized at the Press Club Event on March 20, 2018. The deadline for submitting entries in the essay contest is January 31, 2018.
The complete list of rules and regulations for this contest may be found online: https://www.agday.org/essay-contest
National Ag Day is organized by the Agriculture Council of America. ACA is a nonprofit organization composed of leaders in the agricultural, food and fiber community, dedicating its efforts to increasing the public's awareness of agriculture's role in modern society.
The National Ag Day program encourages every American to:
- Understand how food and fiber products are produced.
- Appreciate the role agriculture plays in providing safe, abundant and affordable products.
- Value the essential role of agriculture in maintaining a strong economy.
- Acknowledge and consider career opportunities in the agriculture, food and fiber industry.
Visit www.agday.org for more information on contest rules and entry forms and for information on National Ag Day in 2018.
