Selected from over 70 entries, the five winning photographs from MMPA’s eighth annual photo contest capture beautiful scenes on dairy farms throughout the Great Lakes region.

In this year’s contest, there were five awards given: first, second and third place judged by a panel of judges, along with a people’s choice award determined by public voting and a staff choice award, the favorite photo among MMPA employees.

1st Place

Photographer: Julia Troyer
Photo Title: The Heavens declare the works of His hands
Hometown: Laotto, Indiana

2nd Place

Photographer: Amanda Story
Photo Title: Harvest Evening
Hometown: Ithaca, Michigan

3rd Place

Photographer: Julia Troyer
Photo Title: New Morning, New Baby
Hometown: Laotto, Indiana

People’s Choice Award

Photographer: Liam Edwards
Photo Title: Northern Lights, Rural Nights
Hometown: Allegan, Michigan

Staff Choice Award

Photographer: Madeline Frahm
Photo Title: The Best Way to Start Your Day
Hometown: Reese, Michigan