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The Alabama Farm-City poster and essay theme for 2012 is "Grown Safely. Extra Tasty." The National Farm-City Council's 2012 focus is on food safety. As farmers increase production and improve efficiency to meet the growing demand for food, consumers often are bombarded with information questioning the safety of modern agricultural practices.
Our theme of "Grown Safely. Extra Tasty." will give Farm-City committees and students a chance to counter some of the misinformation by showcasing the safety of our food supply and discussing how it impacts the security of our nation. The productivity of American farms allows our country to be independent and for our citizens to enjoy a more comfortable lifestyle because they don't have to worry about the availability or affordability of food.
As with past poster and essay themes, "Grown Safely. Extra Tasty." also gives students a chance to explore the interdependence of farms and cities.
The contest is sponsored by the Farm-City Committee of Alabama, P.O. Box 11000, Montgomery, AL 36191-0001, in cooperation with Alabama Ag in the Classroom and Alabama Farmers Cooperative. More information for teachers and students is available online at www.AlfaFarmers.org, www.AlabamaAITC.org and www.AgEducate.org or by contacting your local Alabama Cooperative Extension System office.
State winners in the poster and essay contests will be featured in the Alabama Farm-City Committee's 2013 Farm-City Calendar.
Eligibility and Rules
- Division I is open to all students in grades 7 - 9.
Division II is open to all students in grades 10 - 12.
- First and second place winners will be named.
- Essays must relate to the theme. The name of the theme must be stated in the essay.
- Each student is required to complete an information form and attach it to the essay entry. (Click Here For Information Form)
- All entries will be judged first at the County Farm-City Committee level with the first place winner in each county being submitted to the State Farm-City Committee. One entry per division, per county may be submitted for judging at the state level.
- Criteria: Essay should be 500 - 1000 words, neatly typed, and double-spaced, on 8-1/2 x 11, white paper. They will be judged on:
- 1. Content title
- Topic Sentence
- Adherence to topic
- Accuracy of information
- Supporting details
- Appearance
- Originality
- Reader Appeal
- 2. Mechanics
- Grammar
- Punctuation
- Sentence Structure
- Capitalization
- Spelling
- 3. Organization
- Clarity
- Flow of material
- Conclusion
- Deadline for entry at the state level is March 1, 2013. State winners will be notified by mail no later than April 1. Award winners will be announced at the State Farm-City Awards Luncheon.
- All entries may be used at the discretion of the AG in the Classroom Steering Committee and the Farm-City Committee of Alabama without further permission or monetary consideration.
Awards in Each Category
| FIRST PLACE: $300 Cash |
Student's Classroom: $300 Cash |
| SECOND PLACE: $200 Cash | Student's Classroom: $200 Cash |
For further information, contact your local Farm-City Committee or the State Farm-City Committee at 1(800) 392-5705 or 1(334) 613-4410. E-mail: pculver@alfafarmers.org. Fax: 1(334) 284-3957. Mailing address: Alabama Farmers Federation, Attn: Jeff Helms, P.O. Box 11000, Montgomery, AL 36191.
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