A photograph featuring a rural Missouri barn standing strong after a storm is the Best in Show for the 2020 Focus on Missouri Agriculture Photo Contest, hosted by the Missouri Department of Agriculture.
The photo, submitted by Christine Peper, of Jefferson City, was chosen from nearly 1,000 photos submitted by amateur photographers from across the state.
"This year's talented amateur photographers have once again shown the beauty and variety that Missouri agriculture has to offer," Director of Agriculture Chris Chinn said in a news release. "Our farmers and ranchers work hard day in and day out to feed, fuel and clothe the world, and these images showcase their dedication perfectly."
Photos submitted by individuals, ages 13 and older, were placed in four categories, as well as a people's choice award. The winning photos will be on display Aug. 13-23 throughout the Missouri State Fair in the Agriculture Building.
Among other area winners, Jeni Stock, of Russellville, placed as runnerup in the Faces of the Farm category. Pam Thompson, of Lohman, earned two honorable mentions for photos in the Faces of the Farm and Pride of the Farm categories. Amelia Rohrbach, of Fulton, was a runnerup for her photo in the Children's Barnyard category.