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Department G - Agricultural Products

Sections
 
Classes
Specific Requirements for Class
001 Corn   0001 Feed Six Ears
    0002 Ensilage Six Stalks
0003 Field Six Stalks
0004 Shelled Feed One Quart
0005 Pop Corn Six Ears
Sections
 
Classes
Specific Requirements for Class
002 Grains   0001 Wheat        
    0002 Barley        
0003 Oats        
0004 Soybeans        
0005 Red Clover Seed        
0006 Other Seed Crops Identify      
Sections
 
Classes
Specific Requirements for Class
003 Hay & Straw   0001 Alfalfa, Alone        
    0002 Alfalfa, Grass Mixed        
0003 Brome grass - Plain        
0004 Orchard grass - Plain        
0005 Clover, Alone        
0006 Clover, Mixed        
0007 Timothy        
0008 Other Grass - Alone        
0009 Barley Straw        
0010 Oat Straw        
0011 Wheat Straw        
0012 Rye Straw        
Sections
 
Classes
Specific Requirements for Class
004 Honey   0001 Light Amber Extracted Three One Pound Jars
    0002 Amber Extracted Three One Pound Jars
0003 Dark Extracted Three One Pound Jars
0004 Cut Comb, Light Or Dark Six Sections
0005 Frame One In Case
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Department G – Agricultural Products

  1. General Rules & Regulations

    1. All exhibits must be grown by the exhibitor.

    2. Exhibits not meeting quantity requirements will be disqualified.

    3. Only one entry per exhibitor per class.

    4. Judging criteria:
              Quality – at the best edible stage
              Condition – free from blemishes caused by disease, insects, etc.
              Uniformity – size, shape, and color representative of variety
              Trueness – of variety

    5. Exhibit placings are at the judge’s discretion.

    6. Judge’s decisions are final.

    7. A Champion Ribbon will be awarded to the best exhibit in each section.

    8. A Grand Champion Ribbon (selected from the section champions) will be awarded to the best exhibit in each department.


  2. Corn

    1. The name of the hybrid must be listed on the exhibit tag.

    2. Judging criteria:

      1. Ears of corn – feed quality.

      2. Stalk corn – ear and stalk quality, freedom from disease and insect damage.

    3. Shelled corn must be exhibited in a clean clear quart jar with lid.

    4. Ears of corn must be exhibited on a sturdy white disposable plate.

  3. Grain & Seed Crops

    1. Grain and seeds must be exhibited in a clear quart jar with lid.

    2. Judging criteria:

      1. Appearance – free of non-grain and seed materials.

      2. Cleanliness of jar.

  4. Hay & Straw

    1. Hay must be cured below 20% moisture.

    2. Alfalfa, clover, or lespedeza hay taken from baled hay with more than 10% grass will be called mixed.

    3. Hay & Straw should be exhibited in string bundles approximately 18" x 18" x 6", tied 4 ways, and weigh approximately 3 pounds.

  5. Honey

    1. All honey must be the property of the exhibitor and must have been produced within a 15 month period prior to entry.

    2. All honey must have been gathered and ripened in a natural way by honeybees.

    3. All honey must be exhibited in 1-pound honey jars.

    4. Frame or gold honey must be supported vertically in a sealed rigid frame with transparent windows for viewing the entire comb.

    5. All cut comb honey must be packed in clear cut comb boxes, measuring 4" x 8" or in clear round cut comb plastic containers approximately 4" in diameter.

    6. Judges may withhold prizes for insufficient merit and remove from public view any entry or part thereof which, in his/her opinion discredits the exhibition.

    7. The standard for Honey Judging in Maryland will be used.