2019 Themes
Pick one:
- “U.S. farm income is down 50 percent over the past five years. What are some ideas to make family farms more profitable – and how can USDA help?”
- “I’m a senior in high school. After my education, I’d like to join the ranks of young and beginning farmers in Ohio. These are the issues that may hold me back – and here’s what would help me over come them.”
2019 Entry Instructions – Rules
The essay must be submitted via the electronic form below. Essays must be between 500 and 1,000 words in length. Entrants should not reveal their identity in the body of their essay, so that we may ensure a blind review by judges. If you have any issues with the form below, please contact Ron Sylvester via email at rcs[at]ronsylvester[dot]com.
Eligibility:
Any member of the Ohio Farmers Union who is a high school senior is eligible to apply. Applicants need not have a membership in their own name if their parents or grandparents are members of the Ohio Farmers Union.
Entry Deadline:
January 18, 2019, by noon.
Judging Criteria:
- 50 percent creativity
- 25 percent topic development
- 25 percent presentation
Awards:
First place will receive $750 and the runner-up will receive $250. The award is paid to the winner and runner-up and their choice of institution of higher learning at the time of enrollment.
Good Luck!
