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 Contest for Youth, Pre-K through 6th Grade
The Be
Aware of New York Agriculture Contest is a great way to expose
students to agriculture and the food system and to meet the New York
State Learning Standards in your classroom. Students can learn more
about where food comes from and why it is important that they
understand agriculture in New York State.
The contest is divided by grade level categories and statewide
winners (1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 2 Honorable Mentions) are selected for
each grade level.
 1st place individual
for each grade level is awarded a $50 U.S. Savings Bond.
1st place classroom and
school receive agriculture-related books and/or videos
1st, 2nd, and 3rd place
winners receive T-shirts.
All awardees (1st, 2nd,
3rd, and Honorable Mentions) receive Certificates
of
Recognition.
Winning entries will be exhibited at the Youth Building at the Great New York State Fair.
Take a look at our winning entries for 2009!
Previous Years Winners:
2008
| Grade Level Themes |
 Pre-school
My
Favorite New York Farm Animal
A color drawing or painting on 8 1/2" by 11" paper. Note:
Teachers may write an explanation of the student's drawing(s)
on the back of the paper, but not on the student's work.
2009 Winners
Kindergarten
Me and the Foods I Like
A color drawing or painting on 8 1/2" by 11" paper showing
your favorite food and yourself.
2009 Winners
First Grade
Milk: Where It Comes From and What Is Made With It
A painting or color drawing on 8 1/2" by 11" paper showing
where milk comes from and milk products.
2009 Winners
Second Grade
My Favorite New York Food and Where It Comes From
A painting or color drawing on 8 1/2" by 11" paper with a
four-sentence paragraph on the theme.
2009 Winners
Third Grade
New York Agriculture
A painting or color drawing on 8 1/2" by 11" paper with a
one-sentence slogan about New York agriculture. The slogan
can be general or specific. If specific, focus on one of the
over 200 agricultural commodities produced in New York
State.
2009 Winners
 Fourth
Grade
New York Agriculture Poem
The poem can be general or specific. If specific, focus on one
of the over 200 agricultural commodities produced in New
York State.
2009 Winners
Fifth Grade
New York Agriculture Story
An original titled fact or fictional creative story related to
New York agriculture in a positive way. Use different
sources to synthesize information and develop a story with
imaginative text that is appropriate for the classroom and
written without reference to specific brands or trademarked
products. Max. 500 words.
2009
Winners
Sixth Grade
Products of New York Agriculture Poster
On 11" by 17" paper. A poster that promotes the products of
New York State, using any media.
2009 Winners |
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State
Deadline: Friday, April 17th, 2009
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