This essay contest is sponsored by GROWMARK and participating FS member co-operatives. The contest is for high-school 4-H members in Ontario.
Contest Goals:
The contest goals are to encourage students to develop writing skills, learn about current issues impacting agriculture, and understand the unique role of co-operatives.
2012 has been named International Year of Co-operatives
by the United Nations.
2012 Essay Theme: "Co-operatives in a Global Environment"
Fill out the title page and attach it to your essay for submission.
Winning essays use sources and research to defend their claims. A few suggested websites to visit when writing your essay are listed below:
Winners will be recognized in the Fall of 2012.
Provincial 4-H winner: $500 scholarship
4-H Association of provincial winner: $300 award to use toward something of lasting value to help future students and recognize the winner's accomplishment.
Four runners-up: $125 scholarship each