Man owes so much to the animals that have been farmed by us over the millennia. Celebrating these varied creatures through the images that will be entered into this contest is bittersweet, as so many do not live the happy lives that will be portrayed here. Let’s call this contest aspirational, as we seek to show the beauty and personality of the animals we farm, and how it is possible for them to be respected and live good lives, whilst also contributing to the wellbeing of our species.
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