Krista Jo Kappes, a senior in agricultural communication, earned the top award in the National Corn Growers Association's "Fields of Corn" photography contest. Kappes, who is from Ada, Minnesota, received the $500 grand prize.

More than 400 photographs were submitted from contestants across the country.

Kappes, who is an intern with Peterson Farms Seed, took a photo last summer of company lead agronomist Adam Spelhaug and his daughter, Sydney, walking together in a field. She called her picture, "Like Father, Like Daughter."

“Photography has always been a passion of mine and I was honored to receive this grand prize award," Kappes said. "My upcoming agricultural communication degree from NDSU and my internship experiences will assist me in my pursuit of a career in agriculture.”

As a marketing intern for Peterson Farms Seed since 2013, Kappes assists with company photography, social media and events.

The top contest entries can be viewed at https://www.flickr.com/photos/ncgapictures/sets/72157650011198039/.

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