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 NYS Learning Standards in your classroom. Students can learn more about where food comes from and why agriculture is important in their lives. Statewide winners are selected for each grade level.
All entries must be accompanied by a complete official “Be Aware of New York Agriculture” entry form (incomplete entry forms will disqualify the entry). Also, student's name, grade, and school should be written on the back of artwork, and on the front of written work.
Select and submit ONLY the top three entries from each grade level, school or class. Indicate total # of local contest entries on form. Individual entries from homeschoolers will be accepted.
Submit entries by Friday, April 13, 2007. (Remember, your local contest deadlines may be earlier. Check with your local Cornell Cooperative Extension or Farm Bureau.)
All entries become property of the sponsors. Winning entries may be exhibited in our publications, presentations and web sites. Winning entries are exhibited at the Youth Building at the Great New York State Fair in August.
- 1st place individual for each grade level is awarded a $50 U.S. Savings Bond.
- 1st place classroom and school receive agriculture-themed educational videos and/or books.
- 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners receive t-shirts.
- All awardees (1st, 2nd, 3rd, and honorable mentions) receive Certificates of Recognition
Submit entries to:
“Be Aware of NY Agriculture” Contest
c/o NY Ag. in the Classroom
106 Kennedy Hall
Cornell University
Ithaca NY 14853
Questions? Send e-mail to Vince Lalli at val2@cornell.edu, or call 607-255-9252
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Pre-school
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.
Kindergarten
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.
First Grade
Art: “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.
Second Grade
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.
Third Grade
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 specific. If specific, focus on one of the over 200 agricultural commodities produced in New York State.
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.
Fifth Grade
Writing Project: "New York Agriculture"
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.
Sixth Grade
Full-color Poster: "Products of New York Agriculture"
On 11” by 17” paper. A poster that promotes the products of New York State, using any media.
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