Concurso de Ensayos Farm to School de Florida
Whether you have an interest in agriculture, are passionate about nutrition or simply love to write, we invite you to enter the 2nd annual Florida Farm to School Essay Contest, hosted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) Division of Food, Nutrition and Wellness (FNW).
Submit an original essay responding to one of our three topics – each designed to celebrate the tremendous contributions of Florida farmers and the benefits of eating local foods. We will choose three winners to receive up to $3,000 in college funds, in-person recognition at our Florida Farm to School Conference and more!
Contest opens October 1, 2025 and closes November 17, 2025 at 11:59 pm EST.
2025 Essay Topics Detalles del concurso Normas Oficiales Preguntas frecuentes
Escribe una carta agradeciendo a un agricultor local -real o ficticio- sus contribuciones a tu escuela, comunidad y/o salud en general.
Escribe una carta persuasiva para convencer a tus compañeros de que consuman más alimentos cultivados localmente, haciendo hincapié en la conexión entre la agricultura de Florida y la nutrición.
Imagina que eres agricultor en tu comunidad. Escribe qué cultivarías y por qué, y cómo contribuiría tu granja a tu escuela y a tu comunidad.
¿Quién puede participar?
El concurso está abierto a los estudiantes de Florida de 9 a 12 curso, incluidos los de escuelas públicas, privadas y concertadas, así como los estudiantes virtuales y los educados en casa.
Número de palabras
Mínimo 500 palabras, máximo 800 palabras (excluyendo títulos, referencias y notas a pie de página). Las referencias y las notas a pie de página no son obligatorias.
También se le pedirá que escriba una breve declaración personal cuando presente su candidatura. No se puntuará.
Originalidad
Queremos leer su trabajo original. Todos los ensayos serán examinados para detectar plagios y el uso de software de inteligencia artificial (IA). Cualquier plagio o uso de IA detectado dará lugar a la descalificación.
Hitos del concurso
October 1, 2025: Contest Entry Form Opens
November 17, 2025 at 11:59 pm EST: Fecha límite de presentación
December 20, 2025: Deadline for Winners to be Notified
Cómo participar
To apply, simply complete our Contest Entry Form and upload your original essay responding to uno solo de nuestros tres temas. Envíe su ensayo en formato Word.
Contest opens October 1, 2025.
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$3,000 Scholarship
Including $1,500 from FDACS via Florida Prepaid 529 Savings Plan and a matching $1,500 award from R.C. Hatton Farms
Your essay published in an agricultural publication
$2,000 Scholarship
Including $1,000 from FDACS via Florida Prepaid 529 Savings Plan and a matching $1,000 award from R.C. Hatton Farms
Beca de $1,000
Including $500 from FDACS via Florida Prepaid 529 Savings Plan and a matching $500 award from R.C. Hatton Farms
Plus, Recognition at the Florida Farm to School Conference!
The top three winners of the Florida Farm to School Essay Contest will be honored in person at the annual Florida Farm to School Conference in Tampa, Florida, on April 9, 2026.
As part of the celebration, winning students will have the opportunity to read an excerpt of their essay on stage, sharing their vision and voice with leaders who are shaping the future of food and education in Florida, including farmers, educators, school nutrition professionals and other advocates.
Winners who attend the Conference will be provided a travel stipend to assist with travel-related expenses.
Hoang D. del condado de Duval
“As my crops feed and provide strength to each student, I will sit back on my rocking chair admiring my green fields, knowing that my foods will go on and have lasting impacts on the lives around me.”
Bailey M. del condado de Collier
“As a farmer, I care about the quality of my produce. I care about the people in my community. I care about educating others on the importance of the agricultural sector to the lives of everyone.”
Moitri S. from Seminole County
“By closely working with local agrochemical researchers, including myself, you are helping preserve a vital industry and the food traditions our community cherishes, like fresh orange juice or delicious homemade key lime pie.”