Looking for the perfect calendar for 2025? The Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) has what you need. NDA is featuring the winners of its annual Poultry Photo Contest in a special 2025 calendar. The calendar, which includes important biosecurity information that poultry owners can use to protect their flocks, can be viewed, and downloaded from NDA’s website at nda.nebraska.gov/animal/avian. Winning entries were announced and displayed at this year’s Nebraska State Fair.
“NDA’s Poultry Photo Contest shows how 4-H and FFA members go the extra mile to make sure their birds are well cared for and healthy,” said NDA Director Sherry Vinton. “We received a lot of great photos and are proud to recognize these students for their photography skills by including their pictures in our 2025 calendar.”
The students submitting winning photos from this year’s contest are: Jacelyn Brown of Gering; Joel Brown of Gering; Kelsey Bunn of North Bend; Reagan Dinger of Roca; Sofie Farr of Farnam; Aaron Fuchs of Arlington; Alandra Huntley of Lincoln; Emily Johnston of Hemingford; Kara Oberg of Farnam; Piper Pillard of Firth; Reese Pillard of Firth; Molly Preston of Scottsbluff; and Brenna Steager of David City.
In addition to being featured in a calendar, NDA will use the winning photos throughout the year in promotional materials and on social media. This contest also gives NDA the opportunity to share information on biosecurity measures that poultry owners can use to keep their flocks healthy and prevent the spread of diseases.
Bird owners in Nebraska should always practice sound biosecurity measures to help prevent diseases like highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) and Virulent/Exotic Newcastle Disease. Visit nda.nebraska.gov/animal/avian for more information about protecting poultry flocks. If a disease outbreak is suspected, poultry owners can call their local veterinarian or NDA at 402-471-2351.
