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FRANKFORT, Ky. — Kentucky schoolchildren are invited to express themselves in words and pictures on the importance of preserving Kentucky farmland in the Kentucky Department of Agriculture’s 2005 Poster and Essay Contest.
This year’s theme is “Kentucky Farmland: Preserving Our Past and Protecting Our Future.” Children in grades 1-8 are asked to write essays and draw posters based on the theme. Students with the best essays and posters in each grade will receive $100 savings bonds and will be honored at the Kentucky Agriculture Day luncheon March 23 in Frankfort.
“As consumers become more removed from their farming roots, many do not realize the farmer’s critical contributions to our way of life,” Agriculture Commissioner Richie Farmer said. “The Poster and Essay Contest is a great way for children to learn how many ways agriculture touches our lives every day.”
Posters and essays must be completely student-created. Students may enter both contests. Posters should be in color and should be drawn on white paper, mounted and framed with poster board, heavy paper or mat board. Posters should be no more than 18 inches by 24 inches and will not be accepted if they are rolled up. Essays must be no more than 150 words for students in grades 1-3 and no more than 250 words for students in grades 4-8.
Entries must be postmarked by Feb. 25. Winners will be notified by March 11.
Entries will become the property of the Kentucky Department of Agriculture and will not be returned. Essays and posters may be used in various Department publications and special events.
For more information, contact Rayetta Boone or Teresa Prather at the Kentucky Department of Agriculture by phone at (502) 564-4696 or by e-mail at rayetta.boone@ky.gov or teresa.prather@ky.gov.
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