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 2018 Cream of the Crop contest! Their photos are featured below.
Ages 8-10
First Place Winner
Old John Deere
Olivia Mizeur - Taylorville, IL
Second Place Winner
Still Waiting
Olivia Mizeur - Taylorville, IL
Third Place Winner
Country Crossroads
Macy Price - Troy, IL
Ages 11-14
First Place Winner
Ag in the Air
Alexandria Cassens - Byron, IL
Second Place Winner
Lesson in Ag
Kailyn Williams - Raleigh, IL
Third Place Winner
A Mother's Love
Drew Mickey - Taylorville, IL
Ages 15-18
First Place Winner
Sunrise
Kevin Toohill - Wapella, IL
Second Place Winner
Save the Bees
Kalen Carrelli - Oswego, IL
Third Place Winner
My Grandparents' Farm
Jennifer Johnson - Hoffman, IL