World Ag Expo Offers $3,000 Grand Prize for Video Contest

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California_dairy_producer-farmer
(Catherine Merlo, Dairy Today)

“Where Would We Be Without Farmers?” entries due Dec. 1, 2014.

Source: World Ag Expo

Tulare, Calif. - World Ag Expo is calling for video submissions to tell the story of agriculture for a chance to win $3,000. The contest will focus on the theme, "Where Would We Be Without Farmers?"

Entrants are asked to tell the story of agriculture and the people who work to provide the products we enjoy. Entries will be evaluated by a panel of judges. The top videos will be posted at www.WorldAgExpo.org and the public will vote for its favorites beginning in December 2014.

"Farmers play an integral role in every part of our lives," said Jerry Sinift, chief executive officer of the International Agri-Center. "We're asking for talented individuals to portray the connection between farmers and the world they feed and clothe."

The winner will be announced Jan. 30, 2015, and awarded the $3,000 cash prize. The top video will be posted on World Ag Expo's website; will play during the show, Feb. 10-12, 2015 in Tulare, Calif.; and the winner will be recognized at World Ag Expo.

To enter, upload your video to your own YouTube or Vimeo account and complete the online entry form on the World Ag Expo website. Videos must be at least 30 seconds long and may not exceed six minutes. Anyone of any age is eligible to enter. All videos must be submitted by Dec. 1, 2014. Visit www.worldagexpo.org/video-contest for full rules and online entry form.

 

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