Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler J Harper announced on May 21 the winners of the 2026 Georgia Ag Week Photo Contest, which highlights the people, landscapes, and traditions central to agriculture in the state. The contest received hundreds of submissions that depicted the diversity and beauty of Georgia’s agricultural sector.
Harper said, “We received hundreds of outstanding submissions for the 2026 Ag Week Photo Contest, and we’re grateful to the farm families and communities who shared their unique stories through these images. These photos capture the heart of Georgia agriculture — from the people who work the land to the beauty of our rural communities — and we’re proud to recognize this year’s winners while showcasing the strength of Georgia’s #1 industry.”
The winning photographs were selected after a review process. The ‘Overall Winner’ was “Family Tradition” by Brandon Walker. Other category winners included “Growing Generations” by Shannan Blanchard (Faces of Agriculture), “Sunrise” by Jennifer Blanton (Open Pastures & Growing Fields), “Idled in the White” by Joseph Shimko (Tools of the Trade), “The Beginning” by Bruce Dewey (Urban Agriculture), and “Charolais Calf” by Alayna Horne (Youth Photography). These photos will be featured in an upcoming edition of Georgia Grown Magazine and across social media channels managed by the department.
The contest is part of ongoing efforts by state officials to highlight agriculture as Georgia’s leading industry. The Georgia Department of Agriculture supports farmers, protects food supplies, promotes agricultural products locally and globally, and provides services statewide for farmers, producers, and consumers according to its official website.
The department operates from its main facility at 254 Washington Street S.W. in Atlanta as a state government agency with regulatory authority over agricultural matters throughout Georgia according to its official website. It is distinguished as being uniquely influential on daily life due to its regulatory role over agriculture according to its official website.
Looking ahead, winning entries will be showcased later this year both in print through Georgia Grown Magazine and online via departmental social media accounts.
