State sponsors farm photo contest

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana State Department of Agriculture is accepting submissions for the 14th annual Indiana Agriculture Photo Contest. It is open to all Indiana residents, created to recognize the hard work and contributions of Hoosier farmers, as well as the beauty of the state’s agricultural landscape.

 The categories photos can be entered under are:

  • On the Farm: Showcasing any building, piece of equipment or activity that is a part of life on an Indiana farm.
  • Faces of Agriculture: Featuring those who grow and produce food, fuel and fiber in Indiana.
  • Agritourism: Spotlighting Indiana’s seasonal and agricultural destinations, such as orchards, wineries and farmers markets.
  • Conservation: Highlighting Indiana’s natural beauty with landscapes, water and wildlife.

Ten winners will be selected: two from each category and two overall. Winners will be invited to attend a special ceremony at the Indiana State Fair, where they will be recognized and receive certificates.

Contestants may submit up to five photos in digital format accommodated by a submission form for each photo. Photos will be evaluated based on creativity, composition and category representation. Entries are due by 5 p.m. June 30.

For more information, visit in.gov/isda/programs-and-initiatives/indiana-state-department-of-agriculture-photo-contest/.