Cream of the Crop Winners

The Cream of the Crop photo contest is an annual photography competition that showcases Illinois agriculture.

This annual competition is open to young people, and winners are chosen in the following age ranges: Ages 8-10, Ages 11-14, and Ages 15-18.

Congratulations to the winners of the 2024 Cream of the Crop contest! Their photos are featured below.

First Place Winner

Golden Fields

Chase S. – Forsyth, IL

Second Place Winner

Rural Soil Preparation

Claire M. – Neoga, IL

Third Place Winner

Corn as seen from the Ground

Alex E. – Waterloo, IL

First Place Winner

County Fair

Lily D. – Indianola, IL

Second Place Winner

Nap Time

Anna P. – Mason City, IL

Third Place Winner

Mama and Baby

Caroline L. – Wellington, IL

First Place Winner

The Beauty in Planting

Adan S. – Plano, IL

Second Place Winner

Planting

April V. – Champaign, IL

Third Place Winner

This is How We Roll

Allison H. – Mulberry Grove, IL