Winter crops were generally sown around early November and with the harvest in, about 150 farmers and sponsors gathered for the annual prize-giving and auction dinner at Simpson Park.
Guest speaker former All-Black Richard Loe entertained the crowd with plenty of rugby yarns and banter.
"In tough financial times, Lawrence and the supporting district really stepped up and dug deep," competition co-convener Min Bain said.
"The evening’s auction raised $55,660, to be distributed among 20 recipients including Otago [Regional] Rescue Helicopter, the local health centre and the Simpson Park complex."
The prize for the overall heaviest swede crop was won by Brendan and Wendy Haywood, with a staggering 20.35 tonnes per hectare.
The Haywoods also won the heaviest kale crop of 26 tonnes/hectare.
David and Karen Robertson won the heaviest fodder beet crop, harvesting a mighty 30 tonnes/hectare.
Hamish Brown won bragging rights on the night with a massive swede weighing 16.2 kg.
"We really have a huge thanks for all our farmers and sponsors, particularly PGG Wrightson, and Lions Club members for another great community event," Mr Bain said.
