Congratulations to Emily Eibs from the University of Wisconsin-Stout for her first place National Ag Day poster.  Her work was chosen from among many young artists who participated in the competition. The contest is held by the Agriculture Council of America and Meredith Agrimedia.  This year’s theme was Agriculture: Stewards of a Healthy Planet.

In addition, her artwork and a profile of Eibs will be prominently featured in Successful Farming magazine and Ag Day correspondence. She will receive a $1,000 scholarship from Meredith Agrimedia. Media releases will also be sent to all Ag Day sponsors and supporters. The original artwork will be on display in a public location.

National Ag Day is organized by the Agriculture Council of America and will take place March 15, 2016 in Washington, DC. ACA is a nonprofit organization composed of leaders in the agricultural, food and fiber community, dedicating its efforts to increasing the public’s awareness of agriculture’s role in modern society.

The National Ag Day program encourages Americans to understand how their food and fiber are produced.  They hope to educate about the role agriculture plays in providing safe, abundant, affordable products and how that builds a strong economy.  National Ag Day also hopes to encourage career opportunities within the industry.