Cream of the Crop Photo Contest

The 2026 Cream of the Crop Photo Contest is Open!

The Contest has officially launched and will close on June 12, 2026. The Treasurer invites Illinois students ages 8 to 18 to submit an original photo showcasing their vision of agriculture in every season.

Winners will be featured in program marketing, included in the 2026–2027 contest calendar, and invited to an Ag Day reception with the Treasurer at the Illinois State Fair.

Students may enter the Contest by completing the entry form and uploading up to two Illinois agriculture-related photos. Please click here.

If you would like to view the winning photos from the 2025 Cream of the Crop contest, please click here.