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PRESS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

2025 Indiana Agriculture Photo Contest winners announced
INDIANAPOLIS (August 7, 2025) -
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Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith and the
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Indiana State Department of Agriculture announced the
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winners of the 2025 Indiana Agriculture Photo Contest . This contest, in its 17th year, features photos which are a powerful testament of this hardworking community and the invaluable contributions of our Hoosier farmers.

“Our photo contest captures unique aspects of Indiana agriculture,” said Lt. Gov.  Beckwith, Indiana’s Secretary of Agriculture and Rural Development. “We are thankful that individuals take the time to capture these unique and special moments in time.”


The winning photos were chosen from hundreds of entries in the following four categories: Agritourism, Conservation, Faces of Agriculture and On the Farm. Two winners were selected from each category, along with two winners overall.


To be considered, the photo had to be taken in the state by an Indiana resident. The photos were evaluated by a panel of independent judges based on creativity, composition and category representation.


“We received hundreds photo submissions in our Indiana Agriculture Photo Contest,” said Don Lamb, Indiana State Department of Agriculture Director. “Each photo highlights the hard work behind the scenes, the hands that feed us each day and the beauty of Indiana.”


The following list includes the photo contest winners for 2025:


Agritourism Category

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"Springtime at Bonneyville Mill County Park" by Laurie Jacobson from South Bend

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"A Fruitful Day of Picking Delicious Apples " by Katlyn Sipkema from Fair Oaks


Conservation Category

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"Otterly Adorable" by Cindi Myers from Millersburg

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"Just a Little Sip" by Kris Mueller from Middlebury


Faces of Agriculture Category

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"Farming for the Future" by Kelli Kreider from South Whitley

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"Living the Dream" by Marie Kohlhagen from Rensselaer


On the Farm Category

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"Planting for the Future" by Brandon Clair from Portage

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"Fall Harvest" by Sarah McClanahan from South Whitley


Overall Category

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"Setting of the Summer" by Forrest Willey from Seymour

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"Dawn Standoff" by Dimitri Morson from Thorntown


To view the winning photos, click
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The winning photographs will be displayed in the lieutenant governor’s Family of Business offices in Indianapolis throughout the next year.

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Pictured above is "Setting of the Summer" by Forrest M. Willey from Seymour. You can download this photo
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ABOUT ISDA
The
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Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) reports to
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Lt. Governor Micah Beckwith , Indiana’s Secretary of Agriculture and Rural Development. Major responsibilities include advocacy for Indiana agriculture at the local, state and federal level, managing soil conservation programs, promoting economic development and agricultural innovation, serving as a regulatory ombudsman for agricultural businesses, and licensing grain firms throughout the state.



ISDA Media Contact:

Regan Herr

Phone: 317.552.9281

Email:
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