Agriculture Snapshots Shine in Farming Feeds Alabama Photo Contest
By Maggie Edwards
Decades of snapshots have spotlighted Alabama agriculture during the perennial farmer-favorite Farming Feeds Alabama Photo Contest.
This year’s competition celebrated various commodities — from row crops and cattle to equine and forestry. The tradition began in 1986, said Alabama Farmers Federation Publications Director Marlee Jackson.
“A picture is worth a thousand words,” Jackson said. “We value the beautiful, diverse land with which the Lord has blessed Alabama. Each photo contest is a reminder of God’s goodness. Almost 200 photos were submitted, each reflecting the hard-working men and women who strive to feed, clothe and care for the world.”
The contest, which was sponsored by the Federation and ran from May to September, was divided into two categories. The youth division was for photographers 17 years of age and younger, while the adult division included 18-year-old entrants and up. Three overall winners were chosen in each category.
Adult winners will receive a Sweet Grown Alabama Christmas Gift Box, donated by Sweet Grown Alabama. Youth champions earned a custom Farming Feeds Alabama Bluetooth speaker.
Adult Division
“A combine works late into the evening, its lights glowing against the fading sky, gathering the season’s harvest from fields of gold. This image captures the dedication of farmers whose work continues long after the sun sets, reminding us of the beauty and resilience found in Alabama agriculture.”
“This photo captures a rainy Russell County sunset over a field of peanuts.”
“This photo focuses in on the calf itself rather than the noise around it. Even though it was feeding time, he still struck a pose.”
Youth Division
“This is a view on my farm of our horse, Cruz, enjoying his evening grazing time. God’s country is truly amazing, and I am blessed to be able to admire His work of art.”
“This is a picture of our potato crops before harvest. It captures how the wait for the reward is beautiful if we just slow down and take a minute to soak it in.”
“This is a picture of Missy, short for Misfit. This was taken the day she was born, hours before she went missing because she got spooked and ran into our neighbor’s woods. Finally, we found her. Now, she is strong and full of curiosity.”
Honorable Mention
