Sharing moments captured on South Dakota’s family farms and ranches is the purpose of the annual photo contest, explained Karla Hofhenke, Executive Director of South Dakota Farmers Union.
“Agriculture is the backbone of South Dakota economy and communities, and it is families who do the work,” Hofhenke said. “Farmers Union wanted to honor and share the moments they find special enough to capture.”
Family farmers and ranchers from across the state submitted photos.
To view all of the photo entries, scan this QR code 
or visit www.sdfu.org and click on the Photo Contest link under the News and Events tab.
This photo was taken by Breyten Johnson of De Smet. Johnson is the winner of the Farm & Ranch Scenery division of the 2025 South Dakota Farmers Union annual photo contest.
This photo was taken by Bosten Morehart of Winner. Morehart placed first in the Farmer-Rancher at Work division of the 2025 South Dakota Farmers Union annual photo contest.
This photo was taken by Samantha Swanson of Redfield. Swanson placed first in the Livestock division of the 2025 South Dakota Farmers Union annual photo contest.
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