MFB - Article 3

Missouri’s major agriculture organizations are teaming up to sponsor the 2011-2012 video contest
encouraging FFA chapters to create a video or auto-play slide show with audio that conveys a positive message
about the value of Missouri agriculture.

Earn from $500 to $2,000 for your FFA Chapter

CONTEST GUIDELINES

• Entries should clearly show FFA student involvement and participation.
• The target audience should be consumers with limited knowledge of today’s agriculture.
• Three positive messages to keep in mind are: (1) farmers create safe, wholesome food for everyone to enjoy; (2) farmers work hard to care for their animals; and (3) farmers are good stewards of the environment. However, not all three themes need to be addressed in your entry.
• Each FFA district will have one winner who will receive $500.
• The district winners will compete for 1st, 2nd & 3rd place overall and will be announced at the 2012 FFA state convention.
• Prizes include: 1st = $1,500; 2nd = $1,000; 3rd = $500
• Length of each entry must be a minimum of three minutes and a maximum of five minutes.
• Copy onto a DVD or CD as a movie file using such formats as WMV, MOV, AVI, MPEG & MP4.
• All participants in the video are required to sign a release form which must be included with the submitted entry.
• Entries must be postmarked by March 23, 2012.
• Only Missouri FFA Chapters are eligible to enter. One entry per FFA chapter.
• The sponsoring organizations claim the rights to all videos submitted (the right to publish, televise, and retain all broadcasts.)**

** By submitting an entry, each entrant agrees to release and hold harmless the sponsoring organizations from and against any claim, expense or liability arising from or related to submission, participation in the contest, and appearance on the program and/or acceptance of any prize.

Submit entries to:

Missouri Farm Bureau
Public Affairs Office
Attn: FFA Video Submissions
P.O. Box 658
Jefferson City, MO 65102

For more information, contact Estil Fretwell at 573-893-1467 or efretwell@mofb.com

Sponsoring Organizations:
FCS Financial
Midwest Dairy Association
Missouri Beef Industry Council
Missouri Corn Merchandising Council
Missouri Farm Bureau
Missouri Pork Association
Missouri Soybean Association
MFA Incorporated