National Ag Day Poster Art Contest Winner - Cowsmo

National Ag Day Poster Art Contest Winner

The Agriculture Council of America (ACA)  and Successful Farming encouraged young artists to celebrate modern  agriculture through the first ever National Ag Day Poster Art Contest. A  winning original piece of art has been chosen as the Official National Ag Day  poster.

April-fox-AgdayCongratulations to April Fox, Wayne State University, for being selected the winner of the contest. Fox was selected amoung many young artists in the competition. The contest theme was Generations Nourishing Generations.  Entries were screened by a nine member jury and finalists were judged through online voting to determine the  winner.

In addition, her artwork and a profile of Fox will be prominently featured in Successful Farming magazine and Ag Day  correspondence.  She will receive a $1,000  scholarship from Successful Farming. Media  releases will also be sent to all Ag Day sponsors and supporters. The artist  will receive a portion of the proceeds from limited edition prints and the  original artwork will be on display in a public location.

National Ag Day is organized by the  Agriculture Council of America. ACA is a nonprofit organization composed of  leaders in the agricultural, food and fiber community, dedicating its efforts  to increasing the public’s awareness of agriculture’s role in modern society.

The National Ag Day program encourages  every American to:

  • Understand  how food and fiber products are produced.
  • Appreciate the role agriculture plays in providing safe, abundant and affordable products.
  • Value  the essential role of agriculture in maintaining a strong economy.
  • Acknowledge and consider career opportunities in the agriculture, food and fiber industry.

    Source: www.agday.org

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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