Local girl’s art chosen in contest

LINCOLN – A Randolph student’s artwork was selected as part of the Nebraska Department of Agriculture’s statewide contest celebrating National Ag Week March 17-23.

Claire Sievers’ artwork was selected as a Governor’s Choice winner in the annual poster contest. She is a fifth-grader from Randolph Elementary.

Students in grades 1-6 from across the state submitted colorful posters depicting this year’s theme, “Ready, Set, Grow!”

Sylvie Nieman, a sixth-grader at Holy Trinity Elementary in Hartington, received first place in the fifth- and sixth-grade division.

“National Ag Week is a chance to give thanks to farmers, ranchers and the agriculture community for providing the food, fuel and fiber that we rely on every day,” NDA Director Sherry Vinton said. “The students who participated in this year’s contest recognize and appreciate how agriculture impacts our everyday lives. Youth outreach efforts, like our annual poster contest, help instill a deep appreciation for agriculture in future generations.”

NDA announces the winners of its annual poster contest during National Ag Week to highlight the diversity of Nebraska agriculture and to celebrate the food, fuel and fiber that farmers, ranchers and ag industry workers provide. The winning posters and the names of the schools submitting entries are on NDA’s website at nda.nebraska. gov/kids.

“NDA teammates always look forward to the poster contest and are amazed at the large number of talented, young artists in Nebraska,” Vinton said. “All the posters we received are winners in our eyes, and I’d like to thank everyone for participating. I’d also like to thank Nebraska parents and teachers for taking time out of their busy schedules to teach young people about agriculture and how important the ag industry is to Nebraska.”

NDA’s ag poster contest is in its 21st year.

The posters were judged in three separate categories: first and second grade; third and fourth grade; and fifth and sixth grade. The winners will receive a certificate and letter from Vinton and Gov. Jim Pillen.