As a way to showcase and capture agriculture, the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) is encouraging corn growers from around the country to click their way into the winner’s circle in the “Gallery of Corn” photo contest.

“The NCGA-sponsored photo contest is a great opportunity for growers to showcase the agriculture sector to the entire nation, from family life on the farm to planting to harvesting,” said Dave Boettger, chairman of NCGA’s Grower Services Action Team. “This is a terrific way to let consumers know how important agriculture is and how integrated it is into everyone’s lives—what better way to do so than through pictures.”

NCGA grower members, families and affiliated state organization members and employees can showcase their talents and family life in agriculture by taking pictures and entering them in these categories: Planting, Growing, Harvesting, Livestock, Families on the Farm, Scenic and Miscellaneous.

“Last year was our inaugural contest, and we received a tremendous amount of photographs from growers all over the country highlighting all aspects of agriculture,” Boettger said. “We are hoping to double the entries this year.”

A grand prize of $500 will be awarded, as well as cash prizes in each of seven categories. Winning entries will be featured at the 2006 Commodity Classic in Anaheim, Calif. in February, in addition to being highlighted on NCGA’s main Web site.

The deadline for photo entries is only a few months away – Nov. 30 – and winners will be announced in December. Contest rules, information and entry forms are available at www.ncga.com.