It’s hard to deny the popular appeal of the butter sculpture that wows the crowds at the PA Farm Show every year, and the 2011 creation was no exception. Weighing in at over 1,000 pounds and displayed in a brand new refrigerated case, the work of temporary art was hard to miss. And just for the record, all that butter was to be converted into biodiesel following the show.

But those who took the time to explore the other display cases nearby might have noticed this work of art, a cleverly crafted image of a cow constructed from miniature photos depicting various aspects of farm life. 

Submit your photos taken at the Farm Show to the 2011 Photo Contest for a chance to win cash prizes and a VIP parking space for the 2012 event. Contact April Orwig, PA Department of Agriculture, 2301 North Cameron Street, Room 208, Harrisburg, PA 17110 for more information, or email aorwig@state.pa.us