By NATHAN STUEDLE
St. Joseph Post
The Missouri Department of Agriculture launched the 16th annual Focus on Missouri Agriculture photo contest this week. Missourians can share their story of agriculture through photographs. The contest is open to Missouri photographers of all ages. Participants may enter up to three photos in each of the categories, and runs through June 6th. Categories include: Beauty of the Farm, Faces of the Farmer, Around the Barnyard, Everyday Life and Kid’s Corner for youth ages 12 and under.
In addition, Governor Mike Kehoe and First Lady Claudia Kehoe will also evaluate the winning photos and select the First Family’s Choice photo. Winners will be announced in early July and winning photos will be displayed in the Agriculture Building at the 2025 Missouri State Fair, August 7-17. A complete list of rules, submission information, and more is available at Agriculture.Mo.Gov