Highlight your photography talents with the Indiana Agriculture Photo Contest; submissions open now

Friday, May 30, 2025 at 10:00 PM

By Kathy Bottorff

During the month of June, the Indiana State Department of Agriculture will accept submissions for the 18th annual Indiana Agriculture Photo Contest.

The contest is open to all Indiana residents and was created to recognize the hard work and contributions of Hoosier farmers, as well as the beauty of the state’s agricultural landscape.

"We hope Hoosiers will take this opportunity to highlight Indiana agriculture and display the beauty of the state," said Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith, Indiana's Secretary of Agriculture and Rural Development.

Participants are encouraged to submit photos reflecting the wide array of agriculture. The categories photos can be entered under are:

On the Farm: Showcasing any building, piece of equipment or activity that is a part of life on an Indiana farm.
Faces of Agriculture: Featuring those who grow and produce food, fuel and fiber in Indiana.
Agritourism: Spotlighting Indiana’s seasonal and agricultural destinations, such as orchards, wineries and farmers markets.
Conservation: Highlighting Indiana’s natural beauty with landscapes, water and wildlife.

In total, ten winners will be selected: two from each category and two overall. Winners will be invited to attend a special ceremony at the Indiana State Fair, where they will be recognized and receive certificates from Lt. Gov. Beckwith and Indiana State Department of Agriculture Director Don Lamb. Contest winners will also have their photographs featured in the offices of the Lt. Governor’s Family of Business in Indianapolis throughout the year.

"Indiana agriculture makes an impact on a global level," Lamb said. "We are excited to see photos of the work behind the scenes and the hands that feed us each day."

Contestants can submit up to five photos in digital format accommodated by a submission form for each photo. Photos will be evaluated based on creativity, composition and category representation. Entries must be submitted by 5 p.m. (EST) on June 30.

Click here for entry forms, guidelines and criteria or visit ISDA.IN.GOV

The photo above, titled "Like Father, Like Daughter" was taken by Jadin Wolf from Marengo, Indiana, and was a winner in the Overall category in 2024.