LEAWOOD, Kan. – In preparation for National Ag Day 2023 on March 21, the Agriculture Council of America (ACA) is hosting an essay contest. The theme for this year is Growing a Climate for Tomorrow: How American agriculture does it every day.

This essay contest is divided into two categories of competition: written essay and video essay. Both are national competitions. Each winner will receive $1,000. 

The contest is open to students currently enrolled in grades 9 through 12. Contestants must be a U.S. citizen and attending school in the U.S.  Contestants must meet all requirements to compete. The deadline for submitting entries in the essay contest is February 15.

The complete list of rules and regulations for this contest may be found online: www.agday.org/essay-contest