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2023 Art of Agriculture Finalists

Farm Foundation launched the "Art of Agriculture" campaign in the fall of 2023 and collected over 100 photos and stories representing 16 different states. Agriculture is both an art and science. Through science, creativity, imagination, and resilience, our farmers paint a canvas that feeds the world. This album shares those photos that have been selected as the finalists to have their art featured at the January 2024 Round Table in Hawaii. Finalists will also have the opportunity to have their artwork featured at the new Farm Foundation Innovation & Education Campus in 2024. Also featured in this album are four unique items that are part of our "Art of Agriculture Preview Auction." These limited time items will only be available for purchase online until December 13 at 5:00 pm CT. For item details and more information visit: https://www.32auctions.com/artofagriculture We cannot thank everyone enough for their support and participation with the Art of Agriculture campaign. Enjoy these beautiful photos and stories and help us celebrate these artistic agriculturalists!

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The Iconic Barn: Future home of Farm Foundation, Innovation & Education Campus (Ellen Prather, Illinois)Farm Foundation (Glass Ornament): Available until December 13: https://www.32auctions.com/artofagricultureEnding the Day: Future home of Farm Foundation, Innovation & Education Campus (Todd Price, Illinois)From the collection of John FoltzThrough the Gate-A cow tries to get a little attention through the gate. (Timothy Brennan-Illinois)Mother’s Day: Mother's Day, like any other holiday, doesn't mean you can hit pause on the chores, at least not when you own a farm. My mother is the hardest-working woman I will ever know. She is 73 and has yet to retire. While the four children she raised have grown up, moved away and started their own families, she still manages the family farm alongside my dad. Like many do, I visited my mom on Mother's Day. Between barnyard chores, we hiked to the pasture to check the cattle. My mom, as she always does, pointed out the newest calves, cows closest to calving, and the cows likely to be culled. I snapped photos of the mothers and their calves. (Danielle Dewees-Nebraska)
Malabar Farm: From the collection of John FoltzBarns of the Country (4 Ceramic Coasters): Available until December 13: https://www.32auctions.com/artofagricultureWelcome to Mansfield: From the collection of John FultzWaiting on a Farmer: Little boy waiting for a turn to ride at the end of the pass. (Megan Goossen-Kansas)Bear Lake Alfalfa Harvest: Arial photo of alfalfa field near Bear Lake on the border of Utah and Idaho. (Dennis Hinkamp-Utah)Couple acres left: What’s interesting about this picture is that this is a one man operation. The farmer drives to the grain wagon and unloads his combine. He then gets in the tractor and wagon and unloads it into a semi. The farmer then gets into his semi and drives it to the local elevators. The farmer comes back gets into the combine to finish the few acres he has left, that could take him three times as long. (Josh Murray-Iowa)
Beautiful Barn and Farm Setting: From the collection of John FoltzHarvest Time (4 Ceramic Coasters): Available until December 13: https://www.32auctions.com/artofagriculture1911 Rasmussen Farm: This farm near Scandinavia Wisconsin has been in the same family for well over one hundred years. It has been very well cared for and is in a stunningly beautiful location. (Greg Britton, Illinois)Feeding America: One in every 200 Americans are a farmer. 2% of the nation feeds 100% of the growing population. (Ashlyn Clemmer-VirginiaBoots and Flip Flops-The shoes of three girls at an Eastern Oregon county fair (Dave King-Oregon)Solitude: Taken a few years ago while on a road trip in Wisconsin. We stopped the car because the red barn against the color of the field and the almost cloudless sky at dusk was beautiful. (Ellen Prather-Illinois)
By the Light of the Corn: One of a kind custom corn lights created by Tim BrennanMother's Day (16x20 Hanging Canvas Print): Available until December 13: https://www.32auctions.com/artofagricultureTrailing Cows-Cowboy moving cows between summer pastures. (Sara Pealy-Idaho)Harvest in the Hills: John Deere grain cart being loaded by his father in the combine, in the Loess Hills of Iowa (Josh Murray-Iowa)It takes a family: While four brothers are running grain wagons and semis, dad and grandpa are in the field harvesting. It’s a true family farm. (Josh Murray-Iowa)Mother Nature's Paintings: A close-up depiction of the detail and richness in natural coloring (Bayleigh Parenti-West Virginia)
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