(ND Ag Connection) – Culver’s is holding its annual FFA Essay Contest again this year.

The restaurant chain says FFA members are being encouraged to write an essay for a chance to earn their local chapters money for leadership training and special events.

Contest organizers say the top three essay writers will receive $7,500, $2,500 and $2,500, respectively, to help their chapters cover the cost of attending educational conferences.

Students interested in entering the competition can visit http://www.culvers.com/essaycontest to submit an essay of 1,000 words or less on ways the industry is making a positive difference that you want people to know about.

The contest is part of Culver’s ‘Thank You Farmers’ program which recognizes how vital agriculture is to Culver’s success, while providing financial support to young people who want to make a career in agriculture.

Essays are due by April 11