The Nebraska Department of Agriculture’s (NDA) annual poster contest is underway and open to all Nebraska students in first through sixth grades. This year’s theme, “Agriculture is Amazing,” highlights and celebrates Nebraska’s number one industry. The deadline to submit posters is March 1.
NDA’s poster contest is divided into three age categories for judging purposes: 1st–2nd grade students; 3rd–4th grade students; and 5th–6th grade students, in any Nebraska public, private or home school. All posters must be created exclusively by students and relate to this year’s theme. Entries will be judged on originality, effort and accuracy, and must be received at NDA’s office by March 1.
NDA will announce the winners during National Agriculture Week, March 16-22, the perfect time to celebrate Nebraska agriculture. National Ag Week highlights the diversity of agriculture and celebrates the food, fuel, and fiber that farmers and ranchers provide every day. NDA will feature winning entries from this year’s contest on its website and in promotional materials and publications.
Poster contest rules and official entry forms are available online at https://nda.nebraska.gov/kids. For more information, contact Christin Kamm at 402-471-6856 or by email at christin.kamm@nebraska.gov.