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 2017 Cream of the Crop contest! Their photos are featured below.
Ages 8-10
First Place Winner
Cooling Off
Abby Weber - Alpha, IL
Second Place Winner
Hay Bale and Blue Sky
Adalynn Stickel - Lacon, IL
Third Place Winner
Centennial Farm
Olivia Mizeur - Taylorville, IL
Ages 11-14
First Place Winner
What a Ham
Maggie Goodson - Greenville, IL
First Place Winner
Generations
Renee Gehrke - Byron, IL
Second Place Winner
Family Farm
Elsa Cole - Jacksonville, IL
Third Place Winner
Path to Farming
Emily Boecker - Morton IL
Ages 15-18
First Place Winner
Best Friends
Trace Jochim- Viola, IL
Second Place Winner
My Best Side
Ben Nolan - McHenry, IL
Third Place Winner
End of Day
Sheldon Martin - Dongola, IL