Harvest 2017 photo gallery: Best straw bale art of the season

As if you need another reason to love the harvest season … straw bale art! It’s always a treat to spot some creative round bales on display on the farm and we’ve picked some of our favorites from Instagram.

☀️ Good morning Sunshine ☀️ Me and my serious friend made of straw bales hope you get a wonderful Saturday. ???

A post shared by Therese (@therese_was_here) on Oct 14, 2017 at 12:18am PDT

Fav time of year ????

A post shared by Corrine (@yocorrine) on Oct 7, 2017 at 4:58pm PDT

Drivers travelling between Monikie and Crombie Parks near Carnoustie can not fail to have noticed the fantastic art work of Fleur Baxter. Fleur has created her own collection of straw bale emoji's which have created a bit of stir and raised a few smiles along the way. I stopped off to photograph them earlier and happened to meet Fleur who was being photographed by another local photographer. Such has been the interest in the bales that Fleur has started collecting in aid of BBC Children in Need. Need#emoji#strawbales#balesy#childreninneed#BBCCIN#monikie#kirktonofmonikie#carnoustie#emoticon#farmers#countrylife #countryfile#countryside#angus #carnoustiecountry#carnoustie#monifieth

A post shared by Brian Golden (@blind_orange) on Oct 5, 2017 at 5:14pm PDT

Be on the lookout in the community for Markham Fair Strawbale art! Made with ♥️ by our incredible Markham Fair family!

A post shared by Markham Fair (@markhamfair) on Sep 17, 2017 at 9:19am PDT

Was man nicht alles sieht wenn der Herbst da ist ? #herbst #kuh #landwirtschaft #bio #bunteblätter #baum #bäume #cow #cowgirl #autumn #imgrünen #bunt #folaige #autumnleaves #flecken #kuhflecken #stain #stroh #strohfiguren #strohballen #straw #stroharchitektur #strawbale #strawbales #architecture #architektur #lifestyle #kreativ #creative

A post shared by Dan Mae (@dan_ma30) on Oct 3, 2017 at 1:02pm PDT

I couldn't help but share a few more of our amazing young volunteers who did an amazing job with this straw bale! Thanks to @littlechase14 for sharing!

A post shared by Markham Faircrow (@markhamfaircrow) on Sep 25, 2017 at 7:01am PDT

People get creative with #hay #bales this time of year‼️??? _______________ #fall #haybales #scarecrow #statues #haymap #agriculture #farming #roundbales #farm #farmlife #haylage #silage #landwirt #texas #hayforsale #couple

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Reckon this farmer might have a bit too much time on his hands!? ? #strawbales #art #keith #moray #farm #strawbalebear

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It's our 5th Wedding Anniversary today. Hauling lambs to St Merryns and sheep work kind of day to celebrate! @farmer_jones_wife #weddinganniversary #weddingbales #strawbales @farmersguardian @farmersweekly #farmlifeframed #5years #couplesthatfarmtogetherstaytogether

A post shared by Wholehouse Farm (@wholehouse_farm) on Sep 21, 2017 at 11:47pm PDT

Painted straw bales. #spanglerfarmsmarket #paintedstrawbales #halloween

A post shared by Spanglerfarmsmarket (@spanglerfarmsmarket) on Oct 1, 2017 at 7:56am PDT

After all the rain the past 2 weeks the bales needed a #facelift A little fresh paint goes a long way!! #schuettfarms #Mukwonago #pumpkinfaces

A post shared by Schuett Farms (@schuettfarms) on Oct 17, 2017 at 5:01pm PDT

#inveross #youngfarmers have been busy , it's also putting a smile on many a passing motorists face ? : : #doitinwellies #scottishfold #scottishart #straw #bales #farmers #farmersfield #strawbales #lifeasart #highlands #cows #cowsofinstagram #cowfarm #farmfresh #fields #stubblefield #sculpture #sculptureoftheday #rossshire #blackisle #northofscotland #nc500 #cromartyfirth #photoshoot #igersoftheday #photooftheday

A post shared by Christine.? (@cnocnavie) on Sep 27, 2017 at 5:37pm PDT

You're never too young to lend a hand. These three cuties did and amazing job helping paint some Markham Fair Straw Creature Bales!

A post shared by Markham Faircrow (@markhamfaircrow) on Sep 18, 2017 at 10:29am PDT

Another fine face!?#schwabepumpkins #fall #manitoba #pumpkins #farm #decrorations #manitobaharvest #strawbaleart

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P.S. If you want to see more, this ag community across the pond actually hosts an annual competition!