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Texas Farm Credit 2020 Photo Contest Results

Farmer and young son working on the farm

August 21, 2019 |Photo Contest

First Place Winner for the 2020 TFC Photo Contest

The eighth annual Texas Farm Credit photo contest encouraged customers and employees from the Texas Farm Credit service area to submit photos of crops, livestock, farm families, wildlife, and outdoor scenery. The outpouring of beautiful photos we received will help build a 2020 monthly calendar that illustrates our region’s rich diversity. Thank you to everyone who submitted photos and congratulations to these winners!

Winners

First Place

“Bluebonnet Herd” by Charmain Nelson
During a beautiful day looking for bluebonnets we came upon these happy cows in Oakville, TX."Bluebonnet Herd" by Charmain Nelson

Second Place

“Sunset Splendor” by Marlene Bell
As our Horned Dorset sheep were enjoying chow-time, this extraordinary sunset came upon us in Holly Lake Ranch, TX."Sunset Splendor" by Marlene Bell

Third Place

“Boots & Bloomers” by Darren & Debi Rozell
Our Granddaughter Olive Blake checking on the cows in Tyler, TX."Boots & Bloomers" by Darren & Debi Rozell

Honorable Mention

“True Love” by Tom Barker
Thomas loving on his sister Cheyenne’s old show heifer, JDH Lady Manso 148/1, in Winona, TX."True Love" by Tom Barker

2020 Calendar

Front Cover / First Place
“Bluebonnet Herd” by Charmain Nelson
During a beautiful day looking for bluebonnets we came upon these happy cows in Oakville, TX."Bluebonnet Herd" by Charmain Nelson

January
“Rancher’s Paradise” by Trey Denny
Checking cows and calves in the peace of the morning in Detroit, TX."Rancher's Paradise" by Trey Denny

 

February
“True Love” by Tom Barker
Thomas loving on his sister Cheyenne’s old show heifer, JDH Lady Manso 148/1, in Winona, TX."True Love" by Tom Barker

 

March
“Boots & Bloomers” by Debi Rozell
Our Granddaughter Olive Blake checking on the cows in Tyler, TX."Boots & Bloomers" by Debi Rozell

 

April
“Cowgirl’s Best Friend” by Meredith Stoesser
Cowgirl Kirby Sandling and her pooch getting the pen work done in Winnie, TX."Cowgirl's Best Friend" by Meredith Stoesser

 

May
“The Carton Eggspress” by Trevor Prukop
Organizing eggs to be shipped in Sulphur Springs, TX. May is National Egg Month!"The Carton Eggspress" by Trevor Prukop

 

June
“Sunset Splendor” by Marlene Bell
As our Horned Dorset sheep were enjoying chow-time, this extraordinary sunset came upon us in Holly Lake Ranch, TX"Sunset Splendor" by Marlene Bell

 

July
“Feeding America” by Robyn Harlan
July harvest means flying the American flag! Ryan Harlan and his cousin Andrew Harlan are seen here combining in Nueces County, TX."Feeding America" by Robyn Harlan

 

August
“Cuteness in the Cotton” by Ashley Zdansky
My daughter Aubrey posing for a picture in her Daddy’s cotton field in San Perlita, TX."Cuteness in the Cotton" by Ashley Zdansky

 

September
“Swag in Action” by Kyra Cruse
John C. Brian roping on Wade Mcclusky horse Swag at the 2019 Windy Ryon Memorial Roping in Saginaw, TX."Swag in Action" by Kyra Cruse

 

October
“River on Point” by James Reed
River locked down on a point with her back leg quivering from excitement, reminding us that true enjoyment of quail hunting lies in watching the dogs work and taking in the natural beauty of the land."River on Point" by James Reed

 

November
“Turkey Hunt” by Rick Doak
Turkeys visiting a feeder in Cuero, TX.Turkey Hunt" by Rick Doak

 

December
“Snowy Pond” by Raymond Dyer
A rare snow dusting on our property in Woodville, TX."Snowy Pond" by Raymond Dyer

 

Back Cover
“Deep in the Heart of Texas” by Kyle McManus
Milky Way over the cemetery in the ghost town of Terlingua, TX."Deep in the Heart of Texas" by Kyle McManus

 

Notable Entries

Submitted by: Amy West
Photo of the sky at sunset with golden clouds

Submitted by: Antonio VindellPhoto of a deer near a farm

 

Submitted by: Billy LeavittImage of longhorns & calves

 

Submitted by: Carol HolbertImage of calf

 

Submitted by: Chapin MillerYoung girl on a tractor

 

Submitted by: Charles NovakImage of farm machinery in action

 

Submitted by: Charmain NelsonPortrait of a female longhorn

 

Submitted by: Courtney WildeTwo children in a cotton field

 

Submitted by: Dacey ColbertBlack & white photo of cows grazing

 

Submitted by: Dawn MangoldMan in field of produce

 

Submitted by: Hillary CurryLandscape of river with clear blue skies

 

Submitted by: Hillary CurryBaby calf drinking milk from a bottle

 

Submitted by: Jeannine WendelImage of pack of horses near a windmill

 

Submitted by: Jennifer TurnerImage of a boot are a barbed wire fence

 

Submitted by: Jessup YeamanPhoto of a child in cowboy hat

 

Submitted by: Kayleen MayImage of a purple blue orange sunset

 

Submitted by: Kyle McManusImage of cows in a field

 

Submitted by: Kyle McManusHazy photo of cows walking in field

 

Submitted by: Kyra CrusePhoto of cow nursing a calf

 

Submitted by: Lauren McBrideSunset on the horizon

 

Submitted by: Lauren McBrideCows walking in an open field during sunset

 

Submitted by: Linda HarveyClose up photo of pink flower

 

Submitted by: Marion WinePhoto of young boy hanging on a fence looking at cows

 

Submitted by: Marlene BellImage of a lamb

 

Submitted by: Meagan McElyaImage of a man in a grain field

 

Submitted by: Melinda BettsPhoto by Melinda Betts

 

Submitted by: Meredith StoesserImage of two cowboy wrangling cattle

 

Submitted by: Meredith StoesserImage of family looking at the soil for crops

 

Submitted by: Randy GardnerImage of forest illuminated by backlight

 

Submitted by: Rhonda HearnImage of a horse and a toddler in a field of bluebonnets

Submitted by: Robyn HarlanImage of a young cowboy in a field of grains

 

Submitted by: Robyn HarlanImage of a young boy and infant posing in front of a farm

 

Submitted by: Robyn HarredImage of a field of bluebonnets at sunset

 

Submitted by: Robyn WilcoxPhoto of son & dad in a machine

 

Submitted by: Ruth SpahnImage of harvesting crop

 

Submitted by: Sandra RebelesWide landscape of cattle in field

 

Submitted by: Sarah FranklinPhotos of dogs in back seat

 

Submitted by: Sarah FranklinImage of sunset on water

 

Submitted by: Savannah ChappellImage of cotton field at sunset

 

Submitted by: Tracy MayImage of graduate posing for photo

 

Submitted by: Trevor PrukopImage of chicken factory

 

Submitted by: Trevor PrukopClose up image of farm machinery

 

Submitted by: Karianne Yost EdingtonImage of mules by the fence

 

Thanks again to everyone who entered, and don’t forget to start taking pictures now for next year’s contest. Happy Photographing!

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