NCGA Invites Members Showcase Agriculture in Photo Contest (8-9-05)
As a way to
showcase and capture agriculture, the National Corn Growers Association
(NCGA) is encouraging corn growers from around the country to click
their way into the winner’s circle in the “Gallery of
Corn” photo contest.
“The NCGA-sponsored
photo contest is a great opportunity for growers to showcase the
agriculture sector to the entire nation, from family life on the
farm to planting to harvesting,” said Dave Boettger, chairman
of NCGA’s Grower Services Action Team. “This is a terrific
way to let consumers know how important agriculture is and how integrated
it is into everyone’s lives—what better way to do so
than through pictures.”
NCGA grower members,
families and affiliated state organization members and employees
can showcase their talents and family life in agriculture by taking
pictures and entering them in these categories: Planting, Growing,
Harvesting, Livestock, Families on the Farm, Scenic and Miscellaneous.
“Last year was
our inaugural contest, and we received a tremendous amount of photographs
from growers all over the country highlighting all aspects of agriculture,”
Boettger said. “We are hoping to double the entries this year.”
A grand prize
of $500 will be awarded, as well as cash prizes in each of seven
categories. Winning entries will be featured at the 2006 Commodity
Classic in Anaheim, Calif. in February, in addition to being highlighted
on NCGA’s main Web site.
The deadline
for photo entries is only a few months away - Nov. 30 - and winners
will be announced in December. Contest rules, information and entry
forms are available at www.ncga.com.