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February 07, 2007
Agriculture Council of America Essay Contest
The Agriculture Council of America (ACA) is calling upon seventh- to 12th-grade students to submit an original essay of 450 words about the importance of U.S. agriculture. This year’s theme is “American Agriculture in 2025,” and the deadline for entries is Feb. 19. Students are encouraged to focus their essays on the potential landscape of American agriculture in 2025 based on where we are today and the opportunities that lie ahead.
This year’s national winner will receive a $1,000 prize and roundtrip ticket to Washington, D.C., to be recognized during the March 15 Ag Day Luncheon held at the National Press Club. At the luncheon, the winning essayist will have the opportunity to join with industry representatives, members of Congress, federal agency representatives, media and other friends in a celebration of agriculture. Statewide winners of the contest also will be selected. Each will receive a $100 prize.
All entries should be sent to: Ag Day Essay Contest, Agriculture Council of America, 11020 King Street, Suite 205, Overland Park, KS 66210, or submitted by e-mail to essay@agday.org.
Entry applications and official rules for the contest can be found at www.hpj.com/agdayessay.
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