Kentucky Agriculture Poster and Essay Contest
Students in grades K-12 can compete in this annual contest to celebrate agriculture in Kentucky. The contest is made possible through a partnership with the Kentucky Department of Agriculture and Kentucky Agriculture and Environment in the Classroom. A winner will be named in each category and grade, and winners will receive a $100 prize.
The 2025 Theme is "Kentucky agriculture makes me proud"
Entries are due March 7, 2025.
Rules and Entry Information
Helpful Hints for This Year’s Theme
Not sure how Kentucky Agriculture makes you proud? Here’s three ideas to get you started!
Agriculture provides food and resources. The Kentucky Farms Feed Me Virtual Field Trip Series (Primary) and Kentucky Food and Farm Files (Intermediate+) are great places for research. Use our interactive map to find out about your particular community! Click on your county to see information that’s specific to where you live.
Agriculture provides income and jobs for Kentuckians. Farmers earn money when they sell their agricultural products. When they reinvest in their farms, they create more jobs for more people. The businesses that use Kentucky’s agricultural products to make goods also create jobs. Check out our Career Profiles to see how these Kentuckians use agriculture to make their living!
Successful farming requires sustainability. Kentucky farmers go to great lengths to take care of our state’s natural resources. See these links for more information:
News and Past Winners
