Third Annual Massachusetts Agriculture Calendar Photo Contest Announced

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May 18, 2001

The Massachusetts Department of Food and Agriculture has announced its second annual photography contest. Amateur photographers residing in Massachusetts are invited to submit their photos depicting Bay State agriculture. Winning photographs will be published in the 2002 Massachusetts Agriculture calendar and featured on the department’s web site.

The Department’s goal is to select 13 photos: one for the cover and one for each month, depicting the diversity of the Commonwealth’s agriculture and horticulture throughout the seasons.

Winners will be given credit in the calendar and will be invited to a ceremony at The Eastern States Exposition (The Big E) in West Springfield this September. Winners will also have their choice of a "Massachusetts grown... and fresher" logo merchandise item.

The contest deadline is July 1. The contest entry form and rules are available on-line at www.massdfa.org. Contact Rick LeBlanc, Massachusetts Department of Food and Agriculture, 142 Old Common Road, Lancaster, MA 01523, 617-626-1759, richard.leblanc@state.ma.us, for more information.

"Seasons of Massachusetts Agriculture" Photo Contest Rules

All photos must depict an aspect of Massachusetts agriculture or horticulture. They must have been taken within the past three years. Entrants must be a resident of Massachusetts and must not be a professional photographer. Photos must have been taken by the entrant.

All entries must be photographic prints or slides. Prints are to be no smaller than 4x6 inches and no larger than 8x10 inches. No digital photos, color photocopies, or color computer printouts will be accepted. Original negative or slide should be available upon request. Photos must not be framed or mounted. Photographers may submit no more than five photos.

On an index card or paper, type the following information and attach with tape to the back of the photo: (please do not write on the back of the photo, staple or use paper clips, as they will damage the photograph).

Entrant name

Address

Telephone number

Where the photo was taken

Month and year photo was taken

Deadline for submissions is July 1, 2001. Photos will become the property of the Massachusetts Department of Food and Agriculture. The Department reserves the right to use winning photos in other MDFA publications. The Department will not be held responsible for lost submissions.

Mail to:

Photo-Contest
Massachusetts Department of Food and Agriculture
142 Old Common Road
Lancaster, MA 01523

Any questions, contact Rick LeBlanc at (617) 626-1759.

www.massgrown.org

 

MEDIA CONTACT: Diane Baedeker Petit, 617-626-1752, Diane.Baedeker@state.ma.us

CONTEST CONTAC: Rick LeBlanc, 617-626-1759, Richard.Leblanc@state.ma.us