Submitted by Tina Simmons
Hart County Farm Bureau
The Georgia Farm Bureau (GFB) Young Farmers and Ranchers Committee would like to provide an opportunity for Georgia Farm Bureau members to showcase agriculture and encourage appreciation of rural Georgia.
This contest offers amateur photographers the chance to explore the many activities, seasons, triumphs, disappointments and faces of agriculture, our state’s key industry.
The contest is open to any amateur photographer (one who receives no income from photography) who is a member of GFB. Contest rules include:
• All photos must highlight Georgia agriculture and have been taken in 2025 and 2026.
•Photo orientation must be landscape.
• Each participant may enter three .jpeg format photos. Only those of highest quality will be considered. Photos altered in any way will not be judged.
• Photos entered in the GFB Photo Contest may not have been entered in any other contest.
• Photos will be judged on the use of angle, lighting,balance, color, contrast viewpoint and technical ability.
• All photos become the property of GFB and may be used for any purpose.
• Georgia Farm Bureau has the final decision on any and all questions or concerns regarding rules, judging, eligibility, prizes awarded or any matters that may arise pertaining to the Photo Contest.
If you use children or people in your photo, you must complete a Model Release Form which can be found on the photo submission page. This form should be uploaded with your photo entries.
The grand prize winner will receive $150 and will be featured on the cover of the 2027 Young Farmers & Ranchers Calendar. 11 Honorable Mention winners will also be selected and will receive $75 each and be featured inside the 2027 Young Farmers and Ranchers Calendar.
Anyone with questions should contact Contact Haley Darby at hadarby@gfb.org .
The deadline to submit photos is June 12. Photos may be submitted online at gfb.ag/YFRphoto .