Berks Agricultural Resource Network (B.A.R.N.)

2023 NATIONAL AGRICULTURE DAY
​ESSAY & VIDEO CONTEST

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Congratulations to the
​2023 National Ag Day Contest Winners!

See the 2023 Contest Winners Here

Essays and videos must be submitted online
by no later than 8 pm on Friday,
 March 10th

Submissions will be grouped into three categories based on the student’s grade level. Students can submit either a written essay OR a short video to answer the topics below.  Winning essays and videos from each grade level will receive prizes and be announced to the public during National Ag Week, March 21st -March 27th.

Please click here to read over the Contest Rules!

​ Email questions to b.a.r.n.berks@gmail.com

Essay Contest: GRADES 3-5

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Third to fifth grade:

Where is my Dippy Egg?
Suddenly there are fewer eggs in many households and grocery stores.  In the past, eggs have been a cheap and easy meal.  Availability has gone down, and prices have gone up. In 100 - 150 words, write about what has happened to cause this problem and how it has changed the way chicken farms work.
Submit Essay

​OR

Video Entry Form
Upload  Video

Essay Contest: Grades 6-8

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sixth to eighth grade:

Farming Past and Present
Farming has changed over the years.  Imagine that your family has owned and operated a 125-acre Berks County farm for five generations.  Even though there are still many farms in the county, quite a few have disappeared.  Why has your family farm continued to succeed when so many others are no longer around?  What has your family done to change and adapt to the times? Explain in 200-350 words.
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Submit Essay

​OR

Video Entry Form
Upload  Video

Essay Contest: Grades 9-12

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​Nine to twelfth grade:  

​Why is it better to buy locally-produced agricultural products instead of nationally-produced big-name brands?
Imagine that you have recently been hired by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture and are part of the PA Preferred Program.  The Secretary of Agriculture explains that your main job is encouraging people to buy locally-produced Pennsylvania products.  A local media service has offered you the opportunity to either write a short essay or produce a short video documentary that can be used to educate the public about why it is better to buy locally produced products.  In 350-500 words, give many reasons for buying Pennsylvania and Berks County products as possible.
​
Submit Essay

​OR

Video Entry Form
Upload  Video

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  • About B.A.R.N.
    • Board Of Directors
    • Members
    • Bylaws
    • Strategic Plan
    • Meeting Notices & Agendas
    • Archives
  • B.A.R.N.OPOLY
    • B.A.R.N.OPOLY 2021
  • Join or Support B.A.R.N.
    • Individual Membership
    • Business Membership
    • Government Nonprofit Membership
  • 2023 National Agriculture Day Contest
    • 2023 Ag Day Contest Winners
  • Holiday Guide
  • Events
    • 2022 Farm to Fork Event
    • Fall 2021 Farm Tour
    • Community Educational Events
    • Bountiful Berks Banquet
    • B.A.R.N. BBQ at the Sacred Oak
    • Career Fair
    • 2021 National Ag Day Video Contest
    • National Ag Week Events
  • Local Markets
  • Bountiful Berks™
    • News
  • Media
    • News
    • Photos
  • Contact Us
  • New Page
  • Blog