I NY Agriculture Contest

Art & Writing Contest for Youth, Pre-K through 6th Grade

The I NY Agriculture Contest is an opportunity to explore agriculture and the food system while meeting the New York State Learning Standards. Students can discover more about where food comes from and why agriculture is important for all of us everyday.

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 receives agriculture-themed educational resources.
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 "Moo Country" Exhibit in the Dairy Cattle Barn at the Great New York State Fair.

View 2011 winning entries!

This contest is co-sponsored by New York Agriculture in the Classroom, New York Farm Bureau, and New York Farm Bureau Foundation for Agricultural Education.

2012 Deadline and Submissions

State Deadline: Friday, April 13th, 2012

Submit entries to:
I Love NY Agriculture Contest
c/o NY Agriculture in the Classroom
Department of Horticulture
Cornell University
Ithaca NY 14853

Questions?

Email NYAITC@cornell.edu or call 607-255-9253

Important Documents

Grade Level Guidelines

Please note: Only the student's work may appear on the front of the page. Back of each entry MUST include student name, grade, and school.

Pre-Kindergarten

Visual Art: 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.
See 2011 Winners

Kindergarten

Visual Art: Me and the Foods I Like
A color drawing or painting on 8 1/2" by 11" paper showing your favorite food and yourself.
See 2011 Winners

First Grade

Visual Art: Cows, Milk, and Me
A painting or color drawing on 8 1/2" by 11" paper showing where milk comes from and milk products.
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Second Grade

VIsual Art: 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.
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Third Grade

Visual Art and Slogan: 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 specificto a particular agricultural process or commodity.
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Fourth Grade

Poem: New York Agriculture
The poem can be general or specific. If specific, focus on one of the over 200 agricultural commodities produced in New York State, a specific farm/farmer, or an aspect of the food system.
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Fifth Grade

Writing Project: New York Agriculture
An original informative or narrative (may be real or imagined) text that utilizes research and information from a variety of sources to develop the topic or story. Writing should be without reference to specific brands or trademarked products. Max. 500 words.
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Sixth Grade

Full-color Poster: People of New York Agriculture
On 11" by 17" paper, create a poster that celebrates a New York farm or farmer(s), using media of your choice.
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