AUBURN — Isabel Arriaga’s video about Lawrence County farmers working to feed and clothe everyone in the area “and beyond” was the winner in this year’s Alabama Farm-City Ninth-12th Grade Video Contest
A student at Lawrence County High School, Arriaga received $300 from Alabama Farmers Cooperative for her video, which showcased the theme of “Our Community Counts on Farmers.”
Jake Webb of Hamilton High School was second and received a $200 cash award.
Alabama Farm-City celebrated the multiplying effect of county committees’ work in schools and communities during its annual awards luncheon in Auburn last week.
The program concluded the yearlong theme “Our Community Counts on Farmers,” a nod to the most recent Census of Agriculture.
More than 350 students, county leaders and industry representatives attended the event, held in conjunction with the Alabama Farmers Federation Women’s Leadership Conference.
Alabama Farm-City Committee Chair Jeff Helms hailed volunteers’ work to connect rural and urban dwellers.
“Volunteers are the lifeblood of Alabama Farm-City,” said Helms, director of the federation’s Communications Department. “Their generous gifts of time, talent and creativity have an immeasurable impact on their communities. They understand that it is vital to show citizens of all ages just how important agriculture is to our state.
“Every year, I’m amazed at their ability to rally around a common cause and cultivate connections with neighbors.”
Eighteen students who harnessed bright colors, vivid text or creative digital media were honored for placing in poster, essay and video contests. The kindergarten through 12th grade competitors represented 14 counties.
Winners and runners-up in poster and essay contests received cash prizes from Alabama Ag in the Classroom. The Alabama Farmers Cooperative sponsored the video contest. Schools of first- and second-place scorers received matching cash prizes.
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