Send snapshots of Missouri Agriculture for this year’s Focus on Missouri Agriculture photo contest. Last year, nearly 1,000 entries were received showcasing Missourians’ passion for and commitment to the state’s No. 1 economic generator – agriculture. Contest winners will be displayed in the Agriculture Building at the 2021 Missouri State Fair in Sedalia.
Photos will be accepted through Friday, June 11, 2021.
Eligibility – The contest is open to any amateur photographer and a special prize will be awarded to the best photo submitted by a child, age 12 and under. Photographers may submit up to three entries per category, and the entries must show some aspect of agriculture including food production or agritourism in Missouri.
Want to check out previously submitted photos? Check out our Flickr stream at http://flickr.com/moagriculture.
Categories:
Beauty of the Farm – Missouri is home to lush landscapes, rolling hills and stunning sunsets all found right in our very own backyards. The beauty of the farm is captured through a love and respect of the land and a dedication to a better tomorrow. Enter photographs that show the pictorial, scenic or graphic nature of Missouri farms, farming or agricultural products and represent the beauty of your farm.
Faces of the Farm – Individual people coming together with their unique personalities, ideas and work ethics are what make Missouri great. We want to see the portraits of Missouri’s farmers, farm families and people who make agriculture great doing what they do best – working! The story of agriculture is often told in the people who work and live on the land, so show us the faces of your farm.
The Farmer’s Life – The life of a farmer is unique and always interesting. With everything always on the move, photos help capture the humor, drama and fun of the farm that makes this lifestyle worth living. Work, play, friendship or farm families sharing their love for one another – it’s all about the farmer’s life!
Pride of the Farm – There is a lot to be proud of when it comes to Missouri’s farms and ranches. We know you are pleased with your trusty tractors, lush fields, healthy livestock and all the hard work that goes into them – so don’t be shy and show them off! Showcase what makes you proud to be a Missouri farmer.
Children’s Barnyard – We are amazed by the talent of the children here in Missouri. Through 4-H or encouragement for their parents, children across the state are taking incredible photos of what agriculture means to them. That’s why we created a category just for children ages 12 and younger to showcase what they are doing on the farm and in their communities.
Open to children ages 12 and younger. All types of agriculture and farming-related pictures are eligible. Parent/Guardian approval required.
Prizes:
The photographer taking this year’s Best of Show photo, and all four category winners (first place only), will enjoy a plethora of Missouri products provided by contest sponsor Missouri Grown. Winners will be invited to the 49th Missouri Governor’s Conference on Agriculture to receive their prizes:
Best of Show - Missouri Grown gift basket + canvas print of winning photo
Category Winner - Missouri Grown gift basket + canvas print of winning photo
Entries submitted by photographers age 12 and under are eligible for separate judging. The winner of the Children’s Barnyard category will also receive a Missouri Grown gift basket.
Children’s Barnyard Winner - Missouri Grown gift basket + canvas print of winning photo
Children’s Barnyard Runner Up and Honorable Mentions – Canvas print of winning photo
How to Enter:
* Maximum file size to use online form is 10MB
