Where Does Your Food Come From?

    We know that milk comes from cows not cartons and that corn grows on a cob not in the freezer, but where does that cob come from? How far does that milk travel to get to your morning cereal?

    The Guilford Agricultural Society thinks Connecticut’s kids know the answer to the question “Where Does My Food Come From?” and we’d like to hear from them.

    The Guilford Agricultural Society, producers of the Guilford Fair Sept. 19 through 21, in conjunction with media sponsor the Guilford Courier are giving kids a chance to share their knowledge of where their food comes from in Connecticut. Winners in three categories will read their stories on the main stage at the fair.

    Winners in three categories will receive age-appropriate awards and win family four-packs of tickets to the fair, which started in 1859. They’ll also have their work shown at www.guilfordcourier.com for worldwide publication. All entrants will receive a ribbon and certificate of participation. Judges may provide additional awards depending on the level of participation.

Rules

    Any child entering grades 1 through 8 this fall in any Connecticut town may enter. The topic is “Where Does My Food Come From?” Original photos and/or artwork that illustrate the story are optional but encouraged.

Grades 1 to 3: A 100-word maximum with students’ original photos and artwork optional.

Grades 4 to 6: A 200- to 300-word essay with students’ original photos and artwork optional.

Grades 6 to 8: A 300- to 500-word essay with students’ original photos and artwork optional.

    All entries must be received by regular mail or e-mail by Sept. 12. Email to Larry@inaflashstudio.com subject: Guilford Fair Essay Contest or mail to Guilford Fair Essay Contest, In a Flash Studio 1250 Boston Post Road Guilford, CT 06437.

    All entries will be judged by a panel of judges representing the Agricultural Society, the Guilford Courier, and other officials. Ceremonies will take place at a time to be announced at the fair. Winners will be notified by Sept. 13, and all entries will be on display during the Guilford Fair and may be publicized and displayed further.