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GFB photo contest highlights farm life

Posted on August 6, 2025 12:23 PM

Congratulations to Chase Berry of Newton County for winning the Georgia Farm Bureau Young Farmers & Ranchers 16th Annual Picture Agriculture in Georgia Photo Contest!

Berry’s photo won him $150, and it will be featured on the cover of the 2026 GFB YF&R calendar available at most county Farm Bureau offices in December.

The calendar will also feature the 11 honorable mention winners, who each received a $75 prize.

Honorable mention winners are: Julie Hardy, Thomas Co.; Ariel Holland, Johnson Co.; Caitlyn Jackson, Randolph Co.; Kadie Matthews, Seminole Co.; Megan Odom, Early Co.; Bristol Peterson, Wilcox Co; Haley Scruggs, Bibb Co.; Whitney Sheppard, Screven Co; Savannah Tanner, Emanuel Co.; Liam Tewksbury, Forsyth Co.; & Lauren Turner, Decatur Co.

GFB thanks the 79 contestants who submitted 188 photos. Voting to choose the winner and honorable mentions was held in conjunction with the GFB YF&R Summer Leadership Conference.

Look for information about the 2026 contest to be announced next spring.

Grand prize winner - Chase Berry, Newton County