Focus on Missouri Agriculture Photo Contest

This year, we received nearly 1,000 entries showcasing Missourians’ passion for and commitment to the state’s No. 1 economic generator – agriculture.

Winning photos will be displayed in the Agriculture Building at the 2024 Missouri State Fair in Sedalia, Aug. 8-18.

Want to check out submitted photos? Check out our Flickr stream at flickr.com/moagriculture.

Categories:

Beauty of the Farm – Enter photographs that show the pictorial, scenic nature of Missouri farms, farming or agricultural products. Display the beauty of your farm!

Faces of the Farmer – Submit photos of Missouri farmers, farm families and people who make agriculture great! The story of agriculture is often told in the people who work and live on the land, so show us the faces that make your farm special.

Around the Barnyard – Show us your favorite farm animals! Livestock of all kinds make up farms across Missouri. And, what is agriculture without a few barn cats and farm dogs? We want to see your animals of all shapes and sizes.

Everyday Life – From planting and harvesting to chores and tractor rides, we want to see what takes place on your farm on a day to day basis. Whether you're a row crop farmer, an urban agriculturalist or a livestock producer, your daily routine matters to Missouri agriculture. Show us farming in action on your operation!

Kid's Corner – FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS 12 AND UNDER. Children across the state are taking incredible photos of what agriculture means to them. That’s why we created a youth category - to showcase the talent of young Missourians! Parents, please do not submit photos you took of your children in this category.

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 mailed 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 Kid’s Corner category will also receive a Missouri Grown gift basket.

Kid's Corner Winner – Missouri Grown gift basket + canvas print of winning photo
Kid’s Runner Up and Honorable Mentions – Canvas print of winning photo

2024 Winners:

BEST IN SHOW:
“Serenity” Alana Henry of Kansas City, Mo.

FIRST FAMILY’S CHOICE:
“Eye on the Prize” by Pam Thompson of Lohman, Mo.

BEAUTY OF THE FARM:
1st Place: “Last Bale” Gage Silman of Libourn, Mo.
Runner-Up: “Harvest Time!” by Clay Eldridge of Joplin, Mo.
Honorable Mention: “Sunset at the Gate” by Clay Eldridge of Joplin, Mo.
Honorable Mention: “The Golden Hour on the Farm” by Kayla Gee of Odessa, Mo.

FACES OF THE FARMER:
1st Place: “Grandpa and Stanley” by Karrie Exline of Unionville, Mo.
Runner-Up: “A Farmer and Her Goat” by Angela Covington of Joplin, Mo.
Honorable Mention: “Line up at the Chow Line” by Pam Thompson of Lohman, Mo.
Honorable Mention: “Dale Yeah” by Holly Brown of Webb City, Mo.  

EVERYDAY LIFE:
1st Place: “Next Gen.” by Holly Brown of Webb City, Mo.
Runner-Up: “Testing Moisture” Carol Gamm-Smith of Holts Summit, Mo.
Honorable Mention: “Checking the Herd” by Lauren Wilson of Macon, Mo.
Honorable Mention: “Flying the Farm Sky” by Laura Breckenridge of Neelyville, Mo.

AROUND THE BARNYARD:
1st Place: “The Honey Pot Calf” by Katy Tully of Carrollton, Mo.
Runner-Up: “Kenny” by Holly Brown of Webb City, Mo.
Honorable Mention: “Winter” by Karrie Exline of Unionville, Mo.
Honorable Mention: “Bath Time” by Lauren Wilson of Macon, Mo.

KID'S CORNER:
1st Place: “Smiling Lamb” by Katelyn Mabrey of Columbia, Mo.
Runner-Up: “Flock in a Sunset” by Erma Evans of Stewartsville, Mo.
Honorable Mention: “Hank the Tank” by Emily Smith of St. Charles, Mo.
Honorable Mention: “Storm Rolling In” by Molly Hughes of Warrensburg, Mo.

Photo submitted to the Focus on Missouri Agriculture Photo Contest can be found on the Department’s Flickr stream.