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2005 Ag Day Essay Contest

2005 Ag Day Essay Winner Honored

Autumn Myers, a freshman at Solid Rock Academy, in Ottawa, was named the Kansas winner of the “Keep America Bountiful” themed contest. From more than 1,150 entries from all 50 states and three U.S. territories, her essay was selected as the Kansas winner.

Myers focuses on educating America’s youth and informing them of career options in agriculture. “… We must educate America’s youth about how their everyday food supply is produced, and inform them of career options in agriculture. This will create an interest in and appreciation for agriculture, resulting in a stronger America. We must not let our country’s agricultural legacy fade. Today’s youth are the key to maintaining a bountiful America.” You can read her essay online here.

“The response from youth was overwhelming,” said Mike Ricciuto, DuPont Crop Protection global communications director. “It is great to see today’s youth have such strong support for the American agriculture industry. The entries covered a wide range of agricultural topics and issues, showing the depth of interest and awareness that Kansas students have.”

Ag Day is a nationally coordinated program that envisions consumers, young and old, talking about agriculture. The contest is sponsored by DuPont, Case IH, High Plains Journal, National Association of Farm Broadcasters and National Agri-Marketing Association.

Each year, the Ag Day program gathers members of the agricultural industry to promote American agriculture. The Ag Day program helps educate millions of consumers each year, sharing how agriculture provides almost everything we eat, use and wear on a daily basis.

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