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EAT LOCAL |
Take the challenge. Eat Local For A Day. Show us how you did it. Send in your video for a chance to win.
We want you to show us what Virginia grown and Virginia made foods and beverages you consumed during a single day during Farmers Market Week, August 3 – 9, 2008, including where you bought then, how you prepared them and how you enjoyed them. Send your video to EatLocalVa@vdacs.virginia.gov. VDACS must receive the videos no later than September 2, 2008. The judges will make their selection by Monday, September 15. Read complete details below.
- The video should be no longer than 5 minutes and must feature only fresh and processed products grown or manufactured in Virginia.
- A panel of three judges from VDACS will select one winner. The selection will be based on the creativity demonstrated in the video, the number and variety of Virginia products shown, the enthusiasm demonstrated for the products and overall appeal of the video.
- VDACS will post the winner on our Web site and will award the winner a prize package of Virginia Grown produce and Virginia’s Finest products valued at $200.
- Entries become the property of the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and may be used for promotional purposes without additional compensation for the winner.
- The dates of the contest are August 3 – 9, 2008. Entries must be received by the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services no later than September 2, 2008.
- Value of the prize is up to $200. Possible taxes on the additional income represented by this prize will be the responsibility of the winner.
- The prize is non-refundable, non-transferable and cannot be substituted or exchanged for cash or credit. Any expenses involved in claiming the prize are the responsibility of the winner.
- One entry per person. Duplicate entries will be disqualified.
- Prize must be claimed by November 28, 2008.
- Employees of the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and immediate families are not eligible to win.
- Each entry must contain the entrant’s name, address, and daytime phone number.
- The contest is subject to all state and federal regulations. Void where prohibited.
- For the name of the winner, please send a stamped, self-addressed envelope to the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Office of Communication and Media Relations, PO Box 1163, Richmond VA 23218, or check our Web site at www.vdacs.virginia.gov.
- By participating in this contest, each entrant releases the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services from any and all liability with respect to this prize and agrees that these entities are in no manner responsible or liable for any warranty or guarantee, expressed or implied in fact or in law relative to any prize.
Agritourism site
Apples – Virginia Apple Growers Association
Beef – Virginia Beef Industry Council
Farmers Market Week TV Commercial
Federation of Virginia Food Banks
Safe Handling and Cooking Tips
Shopvafinest
Virginia Christmas Trees
Virginia Grown TV Commercial
Virginia Pumpkins
Virginia Wines
Virginia's Finest Directory - The best of the best in fresh and processed products.