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Paulette Martel of St-Leon, Man. has won the $5,000 grand prize in the RBC Farm Photography Contest for her image, Seeding among giants.
Martel's image, which shows a striking juxtaposition, was taken at the 1,280-acre Martel Brothers Farm where her family operates a mixed cropping operation. "The windmills have provided another source of income for farmers, and have helped the town by bringing in tourists," says Martel.
For this year's RBC Farm Photography Contest, Canadians were encouraged to present a photograph that shows us how they are building their business for the future. All of these winning photos reflect the diversity, vitality and creativity of today’s producer.
Joni Wooff of Saskatoon, Sask. took the $2,000 second prize with her image, Our future farmer.
Ten more winners were awarded $250 each. These prize winners are:
| Janet Dawson |
Westwood, Ontario |
| Amanda DeMerchant |
St. Almo, New Brunswick |
| Reta Regelink |
Hawkestone, Ontario |
| Shelley Quinton |
Cardston, Alberta |
| Joan Wilkinson |
Mill Bay, B.C. |
| Kurtis Russenberger |
Abbotsford, B.C. |
| Stacey Sutherland |
Newbury, Ontario |
| Marianne VanderSpek |
Florence, Ontario |
| David Wirzba |
Lethbridge, Alberta |
| John Howard |
Didsbury, Alberta |
"Their photos reflect the many ways in which they are turning conventional thinking to future thinking. Through their innovative products and highly adaptable business skills, these people are showing that they have the power to succeed in any market," says Brian Little, RBC's Head of Agriculture and Agribusiness.
All 12 winning photographs will be published in the 2008 RBC Agribusiness Calendar Fresh Thinking for today and tomorrow, available at RBC branches across Canada by mid-November 2007. RBC is proud to have produced an agricultural calendar for more than 10 years. Visit your local RBC branch to pick up a calendar today!
RBC Farm Photography Contest Winners
Grand Prize Winner
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Seeding among giants
Paulette Martel
St-Leon, Manitoba
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Second Prize Winner
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Our future farmer
Joni Wooff
Aberdeen, Saskatchewan
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Additional Prize Winners
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Janet Dawson
Westwood,
Ontario
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Amanda DeMerchant
St. Almo,
New Brunswick
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Reta Regelink
Hawkestone,
Ontario
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Shelley Quinton
Cardston,
Alberta
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Joan Wilkinson
Mill Bay,
B.C.
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Kurtis Russenberger
Abbotsford,
B.C.
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Stacey Sutherland
Newbury,
Ontario
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Marianne VanderSpek
Florence,
Ontario
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David Wirzba
Lethbridge,
Alberta
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John Howard
Didsbury,
Alberta
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