August 28, 2023 |Awards, Photo Contest
The twelfth 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 2024 monthly calendar that illustrates our region’s rich diversity. Thank you to everyone who submitted photos and congratulations to these winners!
Texas Farm Credit 2023 Calendar
January
“Crisp Sunrise on the Ranch” | A back porch view of God’s creation on a cold morning in Prichett, TX | Submitted by Ivory Penn
February
“Hey, that’s my baby!” | Momma wasn’t happy, but her picture was perfect during calving season on a foster farm in Tigertown, TX | Submitted by Alanna McFatridge
March
“Tag – you’re it!” | Colorful collection of old ear tags in Normanna, TX | Submitted by Anna Decker
April
“Devils River Spring Turkey Hunt” | Spring turkey hunt along the Devils River in Val Verde County, TX | Submitted by Kyle Watts
May
“Bluebonnet Round Up” | Riding out to gather cattle for spring work in Waxahachie, TX | Submitted by Courtney Klein
June
“Sweetest of the Sunflowers” | Breathtaking sunflowers as far as the eye can see at Prukop Farms in Premont, TX | Submitted by Julia Smith
July
“Amber Waves of Grain” | Clara shows her pride as an American farmer’s daughter in Robstown, TX | Submitted by Kayla Otahal
August
“Long Hours” | Giving the tractor a break after a long day in the field in Lyford, TX | Submitted by Kayleen May
September
“Just Like Daddy” | Summer Mae showcases her custom crop duster handmade by her grandfather in Harlingen, TX | Submitted by Steven Cavins & Heather Thomas
October
“Antique Allis” | Old Allis Chalmers and her hay rake in Beeville, TX | Submitted by Anna Decker
November
“Hunting with a Camera” | Deer hunting one fall morning in Hico, TX | Submitted by Justin Green
December
“Chilly Calf” | Just enough fur to brave a dusting of snow in Bonham, TX | Submitted by Hillary Curry
Back Cover
“Let’s Go Look at the Stars” | Stary night photo at Monarch Ranch in Val Verde County, TX | Submitted by Kyle Watts
2024 Photo Contest
Honorable Mentions | Thank you to everyone who participated!