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Texas Agriculture Archive

January 17, 2003

Time to enter
TFB's Photo Contest

Can you beat last year's outstanding crop of pictures? Let's give it a try. It's time for Texas Farm Bureau's annual photography contest!

"Judges had an extremely hard time trying to choose the best picture in last year's contest. But we had such an outstanding response that we want to do it again," says editor Mike Barnett. "We're excited about seeing this year's entries."

This issue of Texas Agriculture marks the 2003 contest's official beginning, giving photography lovers lots of time to settle on a rural-themed subject to photograph.

For example, last year, scores of cute and cuddly kid and animal shots, snapshots of antique farm equipment, nostalgic farmsteads, picturesque countrysides and other rural-related scenes made it difficult for judges to narrow down the field of entries.

This year four winners will be announced in the July editions of Texas Neighbors and Texas Agriculture.

First place will be awarded a $100 cash prize. Second place will receive $50. And two honorable mentions will receive $25 each.

To enter, follow these simple rules:

• Both color and black-and-white photos will be considered but will compete against each other. Only one entry per person.

•Limit the size of the photos to either 5X7 or 8X10. No slides will be accepted.

•Digital pictures should be printed on high quality photo paper.

•Include a brief description regarding the entry, plus the participant's name, address and telephone number in case additional information is needed.

•Rural settings are preferred.

•Only Texas Farm Bureau members and their families will be eligible. TFB or county Farm Bureau employees and their families are not eligible.

•To avoid legal problems, make certain permission has been given for use of the photo submitted.

•Deadline for having photo entries in the Texas Farm Bureau office is Monday, June 3, 2002.

•A stamped, self-addressed envelope needs to accompany the entry if you want your photograph returned.

Send your photos to: Texas Farm Bureau Information and Public Relations Department, P.O. Box 2689, Waco, TX 76702-2689.