LITTLE ROCK — Arkansas Farm Bureau has announced the winners of its annual safety poster contest. It coincided with Ag Safety Awareness Week March 1 - 7, and was designed to increase awareness of potential hazards on farms and ranches. The posters depicted this year’s theme, “Ride Like a Pro, Wherever You Go.” 

In the first and second-grade category, Easton Cantrell, a second-grade student at Deer Elementary in Newton County, won first place. Easton is the son of Derek and Lorie Cantrell. Kailynn Gober, a second-grade student at Gurdon Primary school in Clark County, won second place. Kailynn is the daughter of Kathryn Gober. Brance Williams, a second-grade student at Hazen Elementary in Prairie County, was third. He is the son of David and Angie Williams.

In the third and fourth-grade category, Dusty Davis of Mena, a fourth-grader at Holly Harshman Elementary in Polk County, took first place. Dusty is the son of Dalon and Jennifer Davis. Third-grade student, Lily Davis of Prairie Grove Intermediate school in Washington County, won second place. Lily’s parents are Scott and Cassie Davis. Lily Parson, a fourth-grade student at Hazen Elementary, was third. Her parents are Terry and Erica Parson.

In the fifth and sixth-grade category, Teresa Bell, a sixth-grade student at Wickes Elementary in Polk County, won first place. Teresa’s parents are Mary Bell and Chance Bowline. Emma Johnson, a fifth-grader at Swifton Elementary in Jackson County, took second. She is the daughter of Jacky and Ginger Johnson. Third place went to Alexandria Breedlove, a fifth-grade student at Deer Elementary. Alexandria is the daughter of Amanda Breedlove.

The contest attracted 52 entries from elementary schools in 23 counties. Cash prizes of $100, $75 and $50 are awarded to the top three winners in each category.