We’ve wrapped up yet another photo contest here at Feed the Future and we’re excited to publish all the amazing photos for you to view.
But first, let’s get to the winners.
Our partners submitted 65 photos depicting agriculture and food security activities supported by the U.S. Government in countries around the world. The photos show how we’re investing in smallholder farmers, knowing they are innovators and key engines of growth in rural economies—stimulating growth that can change lives, communities, economies and the world.
The photos also illustrate the importance of innovation, science and technology in empowering these farmers, many of whom are women. Even seemingly small things like better seeds or a new planting technique can make a huge difference in crop yields, nutrition and incomes.
Below are the five photo contest winners for this round and an honorable mention. Click each for more information.
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Visit our Flickr photostream to view all the entries and past photo contests.
First Place
Winnowing Rice
Photo by: Adolphus Opara
Submitted by: USAID Mission Nigeria, MARKETS II project
Second Place
Practicing Healthy Behaviors
Photo by: Fintrac Inc.
Submitted by: Fintrac Inc.
Third Place
Precious Gifts and New Friends
Photo by: Olivier Asselin
Submitted by: USAID Mission Senegal
Fourth Place
Processing Green Beans
Photo by: Fintrac Inc.
Submitted by: Fintrac Inc.
Fifth Place
Boosting the Rural Economy
Photo by: Fenton B. Sands
Submitted by: Fenton B. Sands, USAID Mission Ghana
Honorable Mention
Ensuring Quality Milk in Ethiopia
Photo by: CNFA
Submitted by: CNFA
