This is the 19th year for the essay contest sponsored by GROWMARK 
and participating FS member cooperatives. The contest is for active high-school FFA members in Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin.
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 cooperatives.
2012 Theme:
"Cooperatives in a Global Environment"
Awards Distributed at State FFA Conventions:
State winner: $500 scholarship
FFA chapter of the state winner: $300 award
To use toward something of lasting value to help future students and recognize the winner’s accomplishment.
Four runners-up per state: $125 scholarship each