ATLANTA, GA— Today, Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler J Harper announced the 2025 Ag Week Photo Contest winners, celebrating the beauty of Georgia’s #1 industry – agriculture. This year, over 200 photos were submitted, each capturing the diverse landscapes, hardworking producers, and the beauty of Georgia agriculture.
“We received hundreds of submissions for the 2025 Ag Week Photo Contest, and we are grateful to all the farm families and aspiring photographers who submitted photos from their operations or communities,” said Agriculture Commissioner Tyler J Harper. “I’m proud to congratulate this years winners, and we’re excited to use their submissions to showcase the everyday beauty of Georgia’s #1 industry.”
After thoughtful deliberation, we are excited to announce our 'Overall Winner' along with winners in several distinct categories: 'Community Roots,' 'Faces of Agriculture,' 'Open Pastures and Growing Fields,' 'Tools of the Trade,' and 'Youth Photography.' These impressive photos will be featured in the 2026 edition of the Georgia Grown Magazine, out later this year. They will also be showcased throughout the Georgia Department of Agriculture's social media channels, as a way to celebrate our state’s #1 industry – agriculture.
Overall Winner
“Teach Them Young” by Brandon Walker
Faces of Agriculture Winner
“Daddy’s Hands” by Susan Moore Polhill
Young Photographer Winner
“Ruby Eyes” by Madelyn Giles
Tools of the Trade
“Getting the Field Ready” by David Smoak
Open Pastures & Growing Fields
“2024 Watermelon” by Andrea Riley
Community Roots
“Growing Knowledge: Learning and Community at the Starbuck Learning Farm” by Addie Hodges
