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The Press-Dispatch Participate in the 'Our Food, Our Farmers' essay contest are again encouraged to con- sider the impact of Indiana foods and farmers for the 3rd Annual Ag Essay Con- test titled "Our Food, Our Farmers: Nourishing Gen- erations of Hoosiers." The essay competition in- Students in grades 4-12 great way for teachers to meet curriculum demands while providing an interest- ing and engaging outlet for students to learn about one of the state's most important industries," said Keira Am- stutz, president and CEO of Indiana Humanities. "By participating in this contest, we hope students will think, read and talk more about In- diana's rich agricultural his- tory and its future." Sponsored by Indiana's cludes three grade levels: 4- 6, 7-9 and 10-12, and aligns with a number of state stan- dards. A breakdown of the state core academic stan- dards met by the essay con- test is available on the In- diana's Family of Farmers website. Entries must be re- ceived by Feb. 1, 2013. "This essay contest is a Family of Farmers and In- diana Humanities, the es- say contest encourages stu- dents to recognize and share all the ways Indiana agricul- ture plays a positive role in their own lives -as well as in the lives of those around them. For the 2013 competition, we are asking the same question of all three grade levels: • Describe how Indiana Wednesday, November 21, 2012 A-11 second place winner from each grade level. First place winners will receive an Ap- ple iPad and second place winners will receive a Beats by Dr. Dre Headphones. All winners will be invited to attend a special recogni- tion ceremony at the Indi- ana Statehouse on March 5, 2013 in celebration of Na- tional Ag Day. "Indiana's family farmers farmers 1) nourish our fam- ilies, 2) our animals, and 3) our earth (soil). Please pro- vide an example from each of the three areas. There will be a first and are committed to providing an abundant supply of healthy food and fiber to nourish Hoo- siers, while also caring for our natural resources," said Indiana Agriculture Director Joe Kelsay. Entry guidelines can be found at www.indiana- humanities.org or www.indi- anafamilyoffarmers.com. American Education Week. The students in Martha Wiscaver's and Terra Knust's classes listened to her read Clam I am and I am a Seal. She shared her experience of seeing the Pacific Ocean and watching seals. Hannah Crow, Miss Pike County, read to second graders at Otwell Elementary in conjunction with Miss Pike Co. reads to OES students SHOPPING 6 WEEKS UNTIL CHRISTMAS SOUTH GIBSON EYECARE LOCAL, PROFESSIONAL EYE CARE tor? How about an eye group that is lo- cally owned and close to home? Consider South Gibson Eyecare in Haubstadt. 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