Staff Reports
INDIANAPOLIS — A New Palestine photographer is one of the winners of the 2018 Indiana Agriculture photo contest.
Rebecca Cohrs was one of two winners in the conservation category for her photo, “Black Swallowtail Caterpillar.”
Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch and the Indiana State Department of Agriculture recently announced the winners of the 2018 Indiana Agriculture photo contest. The winning photographs will be displayed in the offices of the Lt. Governor’s Family of Business in Indianapolis.
“I want to congratulate this year’s winning photographers, who did an amazing job capturing the beauty of Indiana and our state’s agricultural industry,” Lt. Gov. Crouch said. “It’s an honor to display their photos in my offices, and I look forward to showcasing them throughout the year.”
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. They were evaluated based on several elements of photography and how well they characterized their respective category.
“From families working on the farm to livestock grazing on a hillside, these photos really capture the essence of Indiana agriculture,” said Bruce Kettler, ISDA director. “Each photographer did a tremendous job this year, and it was a privilege to recognize these talented individuals at the Indiana State Fair.”
