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Florida high school students in grades 9 through 12 at public, private, charter, virtual, or home-school programs may enter the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Farm to School Essay Contest.
Three winners receive tiered college scholarships of up to $3,000 for first place, along with additional prizes.
Write an original 500 to 800 word essay responding to one of three provided agriculture or nutrition topics. Include a short personal statement and submit via the online form. Essays must not include plagiarism or use of artificial intelligence.
The Florida Farm to School Essay Contest awards Up to $3,000 (3 winners).
November 17, 2026. Applications submitted after the deadline are typically not considered, so plan to finish early.
Key requirements include: United States; High school; Agriculture; Florida. Check the full eligibility section above, or create a free Award Scholar profile to have every requirement checked against your profile automatically.
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