2018 Contest Winning Photos Show Colorado Agricultural Life

BROOMFIELD, CO – From breathtaking landscapes to closeups of sunflowers, winning entries in the 21st annual “Colorado...it's Agricultural” photography contest give a glimpse into the lives of Colorado's farmers.

“Judges had their work cut out for them this year, with nearly 160 entries submitted,” said Wendy White, marketing specialist at the Broomfield-based Colorado Department of Agriculture in a statement. “We received photographs from across the state, showcasing the diversity of Colorado agriculture.”

The winners were selected based on relation to Colorado agriculture, creativity and technical quality. The grand-prize winner, which best depicted the “spirit” of Colorado agriculture, is Caleigh Payne of Alamosa, Colo., with the entry entitled “Caught in the Middle.” The winning photograph shows a cowboy on horseback riding through a herd of sheep.

Other top finishers included:

Daniel Harvey of Monte Vista, Colo., first place in the ag from above category.

Karen Mack of Craig, Colo., first place in the crops category.

Tatum Chase of McClave, Colo., first place livestock

Bridger Alan Davis of Evans, Colo., first place urban agriculture

and Luke Trautwein of Berthoud, Colo., first place open professional.

Individuals receiving an honorable mention included Travis Harvey, Castle Rock, Colo.; Patricia Lentell, Wiggins, Colo.; Shelby Fisher, Kersey, Colo.; Beth Weisensee, Deer Trail, Colo.; John Dansby, Whitewater, Colo.; Stephanie Jo Kennedy, Arvada, Colo.; Daniel Bedell, Golden, Colo.; Sherry Dreher, Vona, Colo.; and Caleigh Payne, Alamosa, Colo.

Started in 1998, the “Colorado...It's Agricultural” Photography Contest is sponsored by the AgInsights Committee, Colorado Department of Agriculture and Northeastern Junior College.

You can see with winning photographs displayed in the Beede-Hamil Agriculture Building at Northeastern Junior College in Sterling.

They are also available online at www.coloradoagriculture.com.

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All images via the Colorado Dept. of Agriculture

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