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Essay Application (pdf)
Essay Application
Essay and Video Rules (pdf)
Essay Rules (text)

9th - 12th Grade

2012 Ag Day Essay Contest

  • Theme - "American Agriculture: Feeding the Future, Filling the Gaps."
  • The 2012 Ag Day Essay Contest is divided into two categories of competition: written essay and video essay. Both are national competitions.
  • Written Essay Length - Essays must contain no more than 450 words
  • Video Essay Length- The maximum length of the the video is TWO (2) minutes.
  • Eligibility - Students in grades 9-12 in the 2011-2012 school year. Contestants must be U.S. citizens. Contestants must meet all requirements to compete.
  • National Video Essay Winner-$1,000.
  • National Written Essay Winner-$1,000 and trip to Washington, D.C., to be recognized at the Celebration of Ag Dinner held at the Whitten Patio March 8, 2012.
  • Deadline - Entries must be received by: midnight CST, February 1, 2012.

    Official rules are available at Essay Rules

    SUBMIT ENTRIES TO:

    2012 Ag Day Essay Contest
    Agriculture Council of America
    11020 King Street Suite 205
    Overland Park, KS 66210

    E-mail to: essay@agday.org

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