media release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August
16, 2012
Contact: Wendy White,
(303) 239-4119, Wendy.White@ag.state.co.us
LAKEWOOD, Colo. —Even though
summer is waning and fall is approaching, it is still a great time to snap a
photo and enter the annual “Colorado…it’s AgriCultural” photography contest. Colorado
agriculture is evident everywhere, and the 15th annual photography
contest is seeking entries as a way to celebrate the state’s agricultural
heritage.
“The
photography contest is a great way to showcase Colorado agriculture,” said Commissioner of Agriculture John Salazar. “I
enjoy seeing how the diversity of Colorado agriculture is captured in pictures.”
Entries must be submitted to the Colorado Department
of Agriculture with an official entry form by December 31, 2012. All
photographs must be taken in the 2012 calendar year and must relate to Colorado
agriculture in some way. Prizes will be awarded in five subject areas: agritourism,
crops, livestock, people and open professional. Amateur and professional
photographers are encouraged to enter, however, professionals may only enter
agriculture-related photographs in the “open professional” category.
Judging will be based on
theme, creativity and technical quality. The photographer whose picture best
depicts the “spirit” of Colorado agriculture will receive $150, and category
winners will receive a “Colorado…it’s AgriCultural” prize pack. All winning
photographs will be displayed in the
Visit www.coloradoagriculture.com/aginsights
or call (303) 239-4119 for complete contest rules and an entry form. The
contest is sponsored by the Colorado Department of Agriculture, the AgInsights
Committee and Northeastern Junior College.
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Note: Winning photos from
2011 are available in .jpg format by contacting wendy.white@ag.state.co.us.