About the Fields-of-Corn Photo Contest

  • The National Corn Growers Association invites amateur and professional photographers alike to help tell the story of farming in America through the Fields-of-Corn Photo Contest. Through this contest, NCGA seeks high-resolution photos of corn growth from seed to harvest and the families that grow it.

    The Farm Family Lifestyle (Awarded on most votes)
    Examples of life on the farm: Generational, Working, Playing, Children, Babies

    New! Red White & Blue  (Awarded on most votes)
    The American Flag on the Farm. Creativity welcome in this category. 

    Corn
    Pictures of the mature yellow kernels of corn on or off the cob

    Equipment
    Tractors, Combines, Trucks, whatever helps you get your job done on the farm.

    Growing Field Corn 
    All stages of growth from planting to harvesting field corn.

    Scenery/Landscapes
    Examples: Cornfield, Farmland, Livestock, Wildlife, Sunrise and Sunset, Blue Skies, Rainbows, Clouds, etc.

    Farming Challenges
    Examples: Effects on Crops, Disease, Pests/Insects, Weeds, Weather such as flood, drought, snow, tornado, etc.

    Conservation
    Conservation technology in action, can be cover crops, and no-till, nutrient management, grass waterways, buffers, wildlife, pollinator protection, and sustainable agriculture.

    Scholarship Amount: $500

    Application Deadline: November 15, 2024