Now is the time for high school FFA members from Illinois, Iowa, Missouri and Wisconsin to enter the 2018 Growmark essay contest.

The theme for the 2018 essay contest is “How can cooperatives demonstrate their value to the next generation of agriculturalists?”

This is the 25th year for the program, sponsored by the Growmark System and FS member cooperatives, in conjunction with state FFA leaders. Its goal is to help young people develop their writing skills, learn about current issues affecting agriculture, and understand the unique role of cooperatives.

The deadline for all submissions is midnight Nov. 10, 2017. Additional program details have been sent to agriculture teachers and are online at http://www.growmark.com/company/youth-young-farmers/pages/essay-contest.aspx 

Each state’s winner earns a $500 award and the winner’s FFA chapter receives a $300 award. Four runners-up per state each win $125 awards.

Source: Growmark