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Soil to Spoon

National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) 2012 Poster Contest Theme And Stewardship Theme. Soil to Spoon. Why do you need to know where your food comes from?. What kinds of food do you need to eat each day? . What do these foods have in common?. Fruits.

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Soil to Spoon

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  1. National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) 2012 Poster Contest Theme And Stewardship Theme Soil to Spoon

  2. Why do you need to know where your food comes from?

  3. What kinds of food do you need to eat each day?

  4. What do these foods have in common?

  5. Fruits

  6. Trace the apple back to the soil

  7. Vegetables

  8. Trace the corn back to the soil

  9. Protein

  10. Trace the beef back to the soil

  11. SOIL

  12. Grains

  13. Trace the bread back to the soil

  14. Dairy

  15. Trace the milk back to the soil

  16. Your school lunch

  17. Food products in your community

  18. Gardening and Edible Landscaping

  19. Conservation and Your Food

  20. What kinds of careers are related to food production and conservation of the land?

  21. ADD PICTURES FROM YOUR COMMUNITY Examples: Master Gardener or Junior Master Gardner programs, local farmers and ranchers, food processing business. Grain elevators, meat markets, etc.

  22. What can you do to learn more about where your food comes from? Talk to people in your community who are farmers or ranchers. Talk to people who study soils. Talk to FFA members. Research topics about where your food comes from. Talk to people who garden in your community.

  23. 2012 Soil to SpoonPOSTER CONTEST

  24. 2012 Categories Grades K-1 Grades 2-3 Grades 4-6 Grades 7-9 Grades 10-12

  25. Theme Title for Your Poster Soil to Spoon Discuss and share your information with others!

  26. FOR YOUR LOCAL, AREA, STATEOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR DISTRICT

  27. Poster Ideas

  28. Poster Ideas

  29. Poster Ideas

  30. What makes a good Poster? Attracts attention Is simple and clear Uses colors and white space to get and hold attention Letters are large enough to be easily read

  31. When forming ideas for your poster Research the topic of the theme Brainstorm ideas and make a list Use the theme as your title Soil to Spoon

  32. Tips to remember Don’t use too many words Use a combination of illustrations and words Be as neat as you can Blend colors when using crayons or colored pencils Depending on design leave white space on the poster Make sure the poster is balanced

  33. Tips to remember Choose colors carefully. Note the following general guidelines: - Black tends to be more formal, neat, rich, strong - Blue is cool, melancholy - Purple is considered royal, rich - Yellow tends to be warm, light, or ripe - Green is fresh, young, or growing - White means clean, and neat -Redattracts the eye, is high energy - Orange attracts the eye

  34. Tips to remember Don't try to include too many ideas or activities on your poster.  A single message, clearly illustrated, is more effective .

  35. Things you shouldnot do Cover poster with lamination or other clear covering. (Clear covering is OK if chalk type materials) Use staples, tacks, or tape. Use fluorescent posters. Create a poster that is all words or a poster that is all pictures.

  36. Steps to follow when making a poster Decide on information to include on the poster. Research the theme topic. Sketch out your idea. Mark guidelines for lettering. (lightly) Clean up the poster so it is neat. Erase any guidelines that are showing.

  37. Steps to follow when making a poster Turn poster in on time for judging. Attach poster entry form on the back and be sure it is signed by a parent or guardian. Entry must be contestant's original, hand done creation and may not be traced from photographs or other artists' published works.

  38. Steps to follow when making a poster Any media may be used to create a flat or two-dimensional effect (paint, crayon, colored pencil, charcoal, paper or other materials). Poster size must be between 8.5" x 11" and 22" x 28". Or the size required by your local or state contest.

  39. What your poster will be judged on Conservation message—50 percent Visual effectiveness—30 percent Originality—10 percent and Universal appeal—10 percent

  40. FOR YOU TO ADD LOCAL, AREA, STATE INFORMATION ON DATES AND OTHER CONTEST INFORMATION

  41. Visit http://www.nacdnet.org/education/resources/ For additional information on NACD Education Material on Forestry Habitat, Soil and Water Teachers guide Student booklets and more………………………..

  42. Speech Add information if you also hold a speech contest on the stewardship theme Date of Speech contest Open for grades Length of speech Contact Information

  43. Essay Add information if you hold an Essay contest on the Stewardship theme. Contest open to grades: Essay length: Due Date: Essays entries are to be sent to: Contact Information

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