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More About the Farm Tour:
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2017 High Country Farm Tour Photo Contest
2016 WinnersFirst Place Adult's Contest
Second Place Adult's Contest
Third Place Adult's Contest
Kid's Photo Contest Winner
People's Choice Award
2014 WinnersFirst Place Adult's Contest
Second Place Adult's Contest
Third Place Adult's Contest
Kid's Contest Winner
2013 WinnersFirst Place Adult's Contest
Charlie in the tub
Photo taken by Maxine Gordon Location: Nelson Family Farm in Zionville, NC "I am a photographer who thoroughly enjoys nature photography and especially the beauty of Western North Carolina and the High Country. Another area interest is to photograph old barns, abandoned houses, old cars and trucks. I believe each has a story to tell about days gone by." Second Place Adult's Contest
"Caterpillar" tunnels at Against the Grain Farm
Photo taken by Jonathan "Jay" Wild Location: Against the Grain Farm in Zionville, NC "These "caterpillar" tunnels illustrate the efforts organic farmers must go through to protect crops like peppers, eggplant, and tomatoes from fungal diseases during the kind of rainfall we have had this season. Holly Whitesides and her husband Andy Bryant are outstanding examples of the work that women (and their partners) in agriculture are doing on a day to day basis to provide us with healthy, safe. and sustainable food including grain and seeds. There is lots to be learned at Against the Grain farm that can be used by all of us (both home and professional gardeners)." Third Place Adult's Contest
Garlic Heaven
Photo taken by Dale Carson Location: Bridle Creek Farms in Deep Gap, NC Originally from the midwest, Dale earned advanced degrees and worked in Agricultural Research for his entire career. He developed his love for the harmony between man and nature in this endeavor and ever since has sought to capture those images in photography. Dale displays his work at CatchLight Gallery in West Jefferson, NC as well as on-line at his web site Bluemoonistic.com Kid's Photo Contest Winner
A Different Kind of Rainbow
Photo taken by Kelsy Anne Boyle Kelsy Boyle is a 14 year old freshmen at Watauga High School. She was born in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, and later moved to Flagstaff, Arizona. Over a year ago she moved to Boone. Kelsy has always enjoyed photography, and she strives to take at least one picture every day for the year. She especially likes taking pictures of nature and animals. Kelsy's other interests include: soccer, art, piano, biking, and camping. People's Choice Category Winner
Chèvrerie
Photo taken by Meira Shuman Location: WIld Pilgrim Farmstead in Lenoir, NC Since she was a little girl, Meira has loved animals. Her latest animal obsession has been goats, so she was particularly excited to volunteer with the High Country Farm Tour at the Wild Pilgrim Farmstead. At this farm there were goats aplenty, as well as dogs, chickens, and an array of colorful vegetables. Meira has recently graduated from AppState with a Master's in Counseling. Some day she will establish her own therapeutic farm community, but until then she plans to travel around the country while rock climbing, hiking, writing, and taking photos.
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Bridle Creek Sunflower
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Lonely Turkey
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Old is New Again
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People Watching
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Beans Fantastic!
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Summer Bounty
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“Kevin” the Owl
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Diggin’ in the Dirt
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Heather & Dynamite
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Pigs in the Garden
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*Winning photos were decided upon by a panel of gallery judges from Appalachian State’s Looking Glass Gallery.
Biographies and artists' statements will be displayed alongside each work. All promotional costs will be covered by Blue Ridge Women in Agriculture, the Sustainability Council's Sustainability Arts Grant award, and the Office of Student Programs.
Biographies and artists' statements will be displayed alongside each work. All promotional costs will be covered by Blue Ridge Women in Agriculture, the Sustainability Council's Sustainability Arts Grant award, and the Office of Student Programs.
