1st Place: Alexis Pageau (photo of Eric Patenaude of Gillette Farms, Embrun, Ont.)

Happiness is Farming: Alexis Pageau wins 20th annual photo contest

Alexis Pageau’s photo of Embrun dairy farmer Eric Patenaude is the winner of Farmers Forum’s 20th annual photo contest.

Pageau’s photo was chosen by the judges who said it was not only a well-composed slice-of-life but most exemplified this year’s theme of “happiness is farming.”

There were 170 photos in this year’s competition. The prize for the winning photo was $200. See the top 10 photos on pages 19 to 21.

2nd PLACE: Kenzie Martin, Alma, Ont.

3rd PLACE: Claire Ross, Moorefield, Ont.

4th PLACE: Vanessa Wassink, Harriston, Ont.

5th PLACE: Shelda Chapman, Pontypool, Ont.

6th PLACE: Adele Dunning, St. Thomas, Ont.

7th PLACE: Chantal Puenter, Chesterville, Ont.

8th PLACE: Sheree Bessey, Fergus, Ont.

9th PLACE: Sarah Martin, West Elora, Ont.

10th PLACE: Carol Giddy, Verona, Ont.