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2017
Poster and Essay
Contest

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CONTACT:
Tennessee Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom
Poster contest state winners were recognized • Dan Strasser
at the TFBF State Women’s Summer Leadership Director of Special Programs
(931) 388-7872, ext. 2216
Conference in June. Shown left to right are state
winner Ellie Simpson, Jackson County; Second • Chris Fleming
place winner Willow Jones, Trousdale County; and Associate Director of Special Programs
Eli Gay, Madison County, who placed third. (931) 388-7872, ext. 2759

• Kristy Chastine
Associate Director of Special Programs
(931) 388-7872, ext. 2214

TFBF State Women’s Leadership Committee

• Jane May • Lou Nave
Chairperson District IV
(731) 627-2800 (615) 970-8065

• Brenda Baker • Gloria Larrance

Sponsored by
District I
(731) 536-5442
District V The Tennessee Foundation
(865) 475-4828
for Agriculture in the Classroom
• Faye Coble
Essay contest state winners were recognized at the
District II and
TFBF State Women’s Summer Leadership Conference
(931) 425-6219
Tennessee Farm Bureau
in June. Shown from left to right are state winner
Grace Ann Rich from Clay County; Skylar Fuson
• Carole Willis
District III
Women’s Organization
from DeKalb County who placed second; and Jack (931) 607-2278
Casey from Fayette County who placed third.
 Judging Criteria Poster Contest Essay Contest
Posters: THEME: (must be included on poster) THEME: (must be included as title of essay)
“Farm to Fork” “Why is Agriculture Important?”
Originality & Creativity 25%
Neatness 25% ELIGIBILITY: ELIGIBILITY:
Tennessee 4th Grade Students Tennessee 7th Grade Students
Accuracy of Theme 50%
GUIDELINES: GUIDELINES:
Essays: • Poster size must be 14” x 22”, which is half of a poster • 300 words minimum; 500 words maximum.
sheet. • Must be typed and double spaced.
Content & Accuracy of Information 50% • Poster may be horizontal or vertical. • Type style must be in Times (Times New Roman, etc...)
Originality of Thought 10% • Print on back of the poster the following information: • Maximum point size is 12 point.
- Student’s First and Last Name • Maximum one inch margin
Clarity of Expression 20% - Parent’s Name • Include a cover page with the following information:
Correct use of grammar, spelling & punctuation 20% - Address - Student’s First and Last Name
- Telephone Number - Parent’s Name
- School - Address and Phone Number
- Teacher’s Name - School

Standards
- County - Teacher’s Name
• Do not use objects raised over 1/8” from surface. - County
• Do not use well-known or copyright characters.
4th grade standards: DEADLINE: DEADLINE:
• Social Studies All posters must be received in the Tennessee Farm Bureau All essays must be received in the Tennessee Farm Bureau
• Reading Standards for Informational Text Federation State Office by 5:00 p.m. on March 1, 2017. Federation State Office by 5:00 p.m. on March 1, 2017.
• Writing Standards
• Science Embedded Inquiry, Standard 4, Standard 5 & Standard 7
AWARDS: AWARDS:
7th grade standards: COUNTY CONTEST: COUNTY CONTEST:
• Reading Standards for Informational Text The first place winner from each county is eligible to have The first place winner from each county is eligible to have
• Writing Standards • Language Standards his or her winning entry submitted to the state contest. his or her winning entry submitted to the state contest.

Counties may use their own discretion in deciding upon
awards and means of recognition for their respective
Research Topic Ideas
(For essay contest only)
county winners and participants.
Counties may use their own discretion in deciding upon
awards and means of recognition for their respective
county winners and participants.

• Agriculture in Your Daily Life STATE CONTEST (must be present to receive award): STATE CONTEST (must be present to receive award):
• Environment First Place: $200 First Place: $400
• Animal Care Second Place: $150 Second Place: $300
• Agriculture’s Effect on the Economy Third Place: $100 Third Place: $200
Source Suggestions: Teacher of state winning entry will receive $100 Teacher of state winning entry will receive $100
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