Texas Farm Credit 2027 Calendar Photo Contest Results

The fifteenth 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 2027 monthly calendar that illustrates our region’s rich diversity. Thank you to everyone who submitted photos and congratulations to these winners!

Texas Farm Credit 2027 Calendar

January

“Freckles” | Freckles are angel kisses, as seen here on my favorite queen, Elizabeth, in Campbell, TX. | Submitted by Candice Sneed

Tied for Honorable Mention

February

“Teaching ‘Em Young” | Matt introducing our son, Chap, to the home pasture herd leader, beloved #16, in McMullen County, TX. | Submitted by Sarah Franklin

March

“The Work Behind the Kernel” | Flood irrigating our thirsty corn at Anaqua Farms in LaSara, TX. | Submitted by Courtney Wilde

Tied for First Place

April

“Mud Pies” | Building immune systems one mud pie at a time in Malakoff, TX. | Submitted by Hannah Goodson

May

“Reflections” | After a day of rain, Sassy cooled off in a puddle with God’s beautiful sunset and countryside behind her in Stockholm, TX. | Submitted by Heather May

June

“Grit” | Dirt on his sleeves, long days, and cattle to tend. For my brother-in-law, it’s just another day of cowboy life in Winnie, TX. | Submitted by Jake Smith

July

“Fourth of July Harvest” | Harvesting corn on July 4th in San Perlita, TX. | Submitted by Jerry Chappell

August

“Bands of Fernand” | Harvesting irrigated cotton as Tropical Storm Fernand made its way into South Texas in Edroy, TX. | Submitted by Miranda Barrett

Second Place

September

“Summer Salute” | Camila Cantu taking a trip down sunflower lane at McFadin Farms in Uvalde, TX. | Submitted by Cristina Cantu

October

“The Boss” | Sitting atop the sorting gate, my nephew kept a close eye on the cattle work below, learning the heart of ranch life in Winnie, TX. | Submitted by Lindsey Smith

Tied for Honorable Mention

November

“Wildflower Hen Turkey” | A Rio Grande hen turkey strolling through a patch of wildflowers at C4 Ranch in Pleasanton, TX. | Submitted by Chase Phillips

Third Place

December

“First Snow” | First Snow was taken on our property by my daughter, Johanna Ashmore, in Honey Grove, TX. | Submitted by James Ruff

Back Cover

“Where the Road Meets the Sunset” | A weathered barn stands silhouetted against a dramatic sunset near Ben Wheeler, TX. | Submitted by Rick Quezada

Tied for First Place

Feature Page

“Growing the Future” | Three brothers begin their ag journey young by harvesting our garden in Pleasanton, TX. | Submitted by Jaymee Bomar

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