Konkou redaksyon Farm to School Florida a
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 celebrating 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 and in-person recognition at our Florida Farm to School Conference.
Contest opens October 1, 2025 and closes November 17, 2025 at 11:59 pm ET.
Patisipe kounye a 2025 Essay Topics Detay sou Konkou a Règ ofisyèl Kesyon yo poze pi souvan sou Konkou a
Ekri yon lèt pou remèsye yon kiltivatè lokal - reyèl oswa imajinè - pou kontribisyon li nan lekòl ou a, kominote a ak/oswa sante an jeneral.
Ekri yon lèt konvenkan pou konvenk kamarad ou yo pou yo manje plis manje lokal, mete aksan sou koneksyon ki genyen ant agrikilti ak nitrisyon Florida.
Imajine ou te yon kiltivatè nan kominote w la. Ekri sou sa ou t ap kiltive epi poukisa, ak ki jan fèm ou a t ap kontribye nan lekòl ou a ak kominote a.
Ki moun ki elijib?
Konkou a louvri pou elèv Florida ki nan klas 9yèm rive 12yèm ane, sa ki gen ladan elèv nan lekòl piblik, prive ak lekòl ak chat yo, ansanm ak elèv k ap suiv kou anliy ak elèv yo bay kou lakay yo.
Kantite mo
Minimòm 500 mo, maksimòm 800 mo (tit, referans ak nòt anba paj pa padan). Referans ak nòt anba paj yo pa obligatwa.
Yo ap mande w tou pou w ekri yon kout deklarasyon pèsonèl lè w ap soumèt travay la. Sa p ap sou nòt.
Orijinalite
Nou vle li travay orijinal ou! Tout redaksyon yo ap ase anba tès pou detekte si se pa kopye ou kopye li ak si w itilize lojisyèl entèlijans atifisyèl (IA). Nenpòt kopi oswa itilizasyon IA yo detekte ap lakoz ou diskalifye.
Dat Enpòtan konkou a
October 1, 2025: Contest Entry Form Opens
November 17, 2025 at 11:59 pm ET: Dat limit pou soumèt travay yo
December 20, 2025: Deadline for Winners to be Notified
Kijan pou aplike
To apply, simply complete our Contest Entry Form and upload your original essay responding to youn Tanpri soumèt redaksyon w lan sou fòm yon Dokiman Word.
Kesyon?
Revize Kestyon Moun Poze SouvanOu pa wè sa ou bezwen an? Kontakte ekip nou an sou [email protected].
$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
Bous detid $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. soti nan Konte 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. ki soti nan Collier County
“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.”