The North Dakota Department of Agriculture (NDDA) is holding a Farm to School video essay contest open to all Bismarck Public Schools fourth grade classrooms. NDDA is producing a Farm to School video this summer that will highlight Farm to School activities in the state and local farms involved in the program. The winning classroom will receive a summer farm field trip and will be featured in the video.
Eligibility: Bismarck Public Schools fourth grade classrooms
VIDEO ESSAY CONTEST TIMELINE
Description | Timelines/Deadlines |
|---|---|
Contest Open | April 16, 2025 |
Video Submissions Due | May 2, 2025 |
Winner Notified | May 9, 2025 |
Summer Farm Field Trip / Video Production | Summer 2025 - Exact date TBD |
Major contest parameters (please review the contest packet for full rules):
- Students will answer questions relating to what Farm to School means to them in their videos.
- 3 minute maximum
- Answer the theme questions clearly
- Avoid using copyrighted sound or music
- Ensure all students have permission to be in the video by completing the talent releases from Level Mpls
- Complete form below by May 2, 2025.
Video submissions will be reviewed by NDDA, the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction and Bismarck Public Schools local foods coordinators.
Farm to School Video Contest Contact
Jenna Nieters
Local Foods Marketing Specialist
701-328-2659
jnieters@nd.gov