Farming Feeds Alabama Photo Contest Winners Announced
Marlee Moore
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With nearly 400 entries by over 250 people, the Farming Feeds Alabama Photo Contest captured the diverse story of agriculture. Submissions ranged from backyard birds to gardens’ bounty and from cattle to row crops.
The Alabama Farmers Federation sponsored the contest to encourage members to appreciate their surroundings, particularly in a difficult year, said Marlee Moore.
“I hoped this contest would inspire Alabamians to have a moment of thanks for those who work daily to provide the safest food, fiber and fuel in the world,” said Moore, the Federation’s multimedia content director who organized the contest. “There’s a reason we call our state ‘Alabama the Beautiful.’ Through this contest, people captured her beauty and the fierce spirit of farmers and property owners who care for the land. We appreciate everyone who submitted photos; the entries amazed our judges, and the People’s Choice Award contest on Facebook blew away all our expectations. People were invested in cheering on their favorite photo and photographer while also soaking up the other beautiful photos submitted.”
First-place winners received $150; second received $100; and third $50. In addition to judging by a panel of professionals, a People’s Choice Award contest was held on Facebook.
Farm Life
- 1st place: Three Generations by Hayley Walters, Lee County (also won the People’s Choice Award)
- 2nd place: Chelsea Davis, Barbour County
- 3rd place: Kelsey Lear, Clarke County
Crops
Michael Freeman of Lee County received first place in the Crops category of the Farming Feeds Alabama Photo Contest. Chase Hammock of Talladega County received second place in the Crops category of the Farming Feeds Alabama Photo Contest. Wendy Yeager of Dallas County received third place in the Crops category of the Farming Feeds Alabama Photo Contest.
- 1st place: Michael Freeman, Lee County
- 2nd place: Chase Hammock, Talladega County
- 3rd place: Wendy Yeager, Dallas County
Animal Agriculture
Rebecca Henry of Lawrence County received first place in the Animal Agriculture category of the Farming Feeds Alabama Photo Contest. Courtney Cox of Pike County received second place in the Animal Agriculture category of the Farming Feeds Alabama Photo Contest. Caitlyn Seymore of Winston County received third place in the Animal Agriculture category of the Farming Feeds Alabama Photo Contest.
- 1st place: Rebecca Henry, Lawrence County
- 2nd place: Courtney Cox, Pike County
- 3rd place: Caitlyn Seymore, Winston County