Events
2026 Farm-City Contests
America’s 250: Founded by Farmers
Celebrate 250 years of American agriculture. Students are invited to share their creativity through poster, essay, and video contests that build understanding between rural farmers and urban families.
Jefferson County entry deadline: October 31, 2026
Who Can Enter
Poster: Grades K–3 and grades 4–6.
Essay: Grades 7–9 and grades 10–12.
Video: Grades 9–12.
County Awards
The flyer lists the following county awards for poster, essay, and video contests:
First place: $100 to the student and $100 to the class/school.
Second place: $75.
Third place: $50.
State Awards
Poster: First place, $200 to the student and $200 to the classroom; second place, $100 to the student and $100 to the classroom.
Essay: First place, $300 to the student and $300 to the classroom; second place, $200 to the student and $200 to the classroom.
Video: First place, $300 to the student and $300 to the school; second place, $200 to the student and $200 to the school.
The state deadline is January 22, 2027. Jefferson County entries are due October 31, 2026.
Entry Forms and Submission Information
AI Use and Disclosure
Any use of artificial intelligence must be disclosed when submitting an entry. Entries must primarily reflect the student’s own ideas, work, and creativity. Primarily or completely AI-generated entries will be disqualified. If AI was used, include a brief statement at the end of an essay or attach a statement to the video entry sheet. The student packet below includes the full AI policy and model disclosure statement.
Jefferson County entries are due October 31, 2026. For local submission information or questions, contact jcfarmfed48@bellsouth.net or call 205-477-7857.
Classroom Programs
Throughout the school year, our Chick Checkout Program and Farm Days take place at schools across the county. Explore our youth and classroom programs.
