Atlanta, GA - Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper announced the winners of the 2024 Ag Week Photo Contest today. Hundreds of Georgians entered their photos into the competition that showcased the beauty of Georgia agriculture.
“We were thrilled to receive hundreds of submissions from all across the state for this year’s Ag Week Photo Contest,” said Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper. “I want to thank every Georgian who shared photos of their farms, fields, and families with us to help showcase the incredible beauty of Georgia agriculture and our state’s agricultural community.”
After careful consideration, we're thrilled to announce the selection of our ‘Overall Winner,’ alongside winners in distinct categories, including 'Young Photographer,' 'Faces of Agriculture,' 'Education,' 'Open Pastures,' and 'Backyard Gardens.' These winning snapshots portray the essence of Georgia agriculture. You can catch these captivating images in the upcoming 2025 edition of the Georgia Grown Magazine. Additionally, they'll be shared across the Georgia Department of Agriculture's social media channels, offering followers an ongoing celebration of our state's No.1 industry.
Overall Winner
“John Deere Tracks” by Erica Russell
Young Photographer Winner
“Tilly the Tiger Stripe” by Cora Crews
Faces of Agriculture Winner
“Loading Cows” by Whitnie Yoder
Education Winner
“A Promise for a Better Future” by Whitney Sheppard
Open Pastures Winner
“Sunflower Field” by Christi Maddox
Backyard Gardens Winner
“Afternoon Pick-me-up” by Sarah Clay