Cherokee County Farm Bureau sponsored a coloring contest for first-grade students and an art contest for high school students recently. More than 3,000 students from 22 elementary schools participated in the contest by coloring a picture of "My Plate is Georgia Grown," which included facts about healthy eating. The 1st and 2nd place winners from each school, and their families, were invited to Cagle's Family Farm to enjoy a free day on the farm that included a hayride tour, a plant to take home, and pizza and cupcakes.

Leigh Ruff from Cherokee High School was among the 33 entries for Cherokee County Farm Bureau's high school art contest, designed to promote agriculture. Also selected as the overall winner for the county, Ruff received a check and certificate at Cherokee High School Awards Night.