2019 Agricultural Service Board Youth for Agriculture Award Contest

RED DEER COUNTY- Local youth ages 13 to 18 are encouraged to enter the 2019 Agricultural Service Board Youth for Agriculture Award Contest.

The contest asks youth to either write an article or record a video on the topic: Why does sustainability matter to Red Deer County farmers?

There is no fee to enter the contest, and winners will be selected from two categories: Senior (ages 16-18) and Junior (ages 13-15) with runner-up prizes as well.

According to Agricultural Services Manager Cody McIntosh, ““The goal of the new Award program is to inspire Red Deer County youths, aged 13 to 18 years, to talk to their farming neighbours, and members of the farming community about agriculture. Agriculture is the heart of our County and we want youth, especially those without agriculture experience, to learn about how important it is to their future, as well as how the agriculture industry is changing with new technologies and farming advances.”