Winners of the 17th Annual Art of the Avocado contest announced

2-Dimensional Category

First place: “It’s Easy Being Green” – Kim Fiori, Idaho

Second place: “Green Gems” – Joanne Van Doorn, Fallbrook

Third place: “The Perfect Accessory” – Amy Brown, Oceanside

3-Dimensional Category

First place: “Avocado’s Gold Inside” – Peter Sidlaukas, Escondido

Second place: “Avocado Grower” – Lisa Stowers, Fallbrook

Third place: “Baby, Baby” – Ray Camien, Fallbrook

Photography Category

First place: “Fear Me” – Lori Beach, Temecula

Second place: “Birth of an Orchard” – Tony Velez, San Diego

Third place: “Farmers Market Avocados” – Judith Wicka-Ewert, Temecula

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