Grains & Hay: 2012

Dept. J
GRAINS AND HAY
Jeff Madison, Supt., Anna Creswell, Dale Cockerell
Judging – Tuesday, September 4, 12:00 P.M.
Entry fee – 25 cents per class
Exhibits to be put on display between 11:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. Monday.
PREMIUMS:
First           $1.50 Ribbon
Second       $1.00 Ribbon
Third           $ .75 Ribbon
Fourth       Ribbon only

Class 1 - Corn, production from 1/1000 acre with production practices used, grown in 2012 labeled as to variety
NOTE: Production practices must be provided at time of entry. A representative sample will be used from entry to determine moisture and adjusted weight, as needed. Accurate sampling for entry should come from the length given in chart below:
Length of row to equal 1/1000 of an acre:
20” row = 26’
30” row = 17’3”
32” row = 16’6”
34” row = 15’5”
36” row = 14’6”
38” row = 13’9”
40” row = 13’
42” row = 12’5”
Class 2 – Corn, 5 best ears of any hybrid grown in 2012. Labeled as to variety
Class 3 – Corn, shelled, 1 quart of any variety grown in 2011.
Class 4 – Largest ear grown in 2012.
Class 5 – Tallest corn plant   with   ear,   grown   in 2012.
Class 6 – Oats, 1 quart of any variety grown in 2012.
Class 7 – Soybeans, 1 quart of any variety grown in 2011.
Class 8 – Soybean plant with most in pods, 2012.
Class 9 – Wheat, 1 quart of any variety grown in 2012.
Class 10 – Timothy, 1 quart of any variety.
Class 11 – Alfalfa, 1 quart of any variety.
Class 12 – Alsike Clover, 1 quart of any variety.
Class 13 – Red Clover, 1 quart of any variety.
Class 14 – Sweet Clover, 1 quart of any variety.
Class 15 – Mature Sunflower Seedhead – judged for quality, carefully remove florets.
NOTE: Seed heads are judged on: 1. Flatness, 2. Seed presence, 3. Size, and 4. Seed development.
Class 16 – Alfalfa Hay, 5 lbs.
Class 17 – Mixed Alfalfa and Clover, 5 lbs.
Class 18 – Mixed Clover Hay with Grasses, 5 lbs.
Class 19 – Mixed Alfalfa with Grasses, 5 lbs.
NOTE: Hay MUST be tied and exhibited in either a cardboard or wooden box. Suggested size of box – 4 inches by 18 inches by 22 inches. The exhibitor must supply the box.
Class 20 – Tallest Weed grown in 2012.
NOTE: Weed must be a plant that is commonly considered a pest in growing crop fields.
Class 21 – Other Farm Crop. Entry should be similar in size to another comparable class in this department.
Class 22 – Farm Rocks, Plate (9”) of five. Maximum 3” diameter rocks. Must be from grain or hay field.
NOTE: Through the courtesy of the Hardin County Agricultural Society, a rosette will be given to the Best of Show, Reserve Best of Show, and 3rd Best of Show in classes 2-19.

Dept. K
FRUITS, Raw
Jeff Madison, Supt., Anna Creswell, Ass’t. Supt.
Judging – Tuesday, September 4, 12:00 P.M.
Entry fee – 25 cents per class
Entries to be put on display between 11:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. Monday.
RULES:
1. Entries to be displayed on a sturdy styrofoam plate of appropriate size supplied by exhibitor.
2. No decorations allowed with entries unless specified for a class.
PREMIUMS:
First             $1.50 Ribbon
Second             $1.00 Ribbon
Third                     $ .75 Ribbon
Fourth                   Ribbon only

Class 1 – Cortland Apples, plate of three
Class 2 – Golden Delicious Apples, plate of three
Class 3 – Jonathon Apples, plate of three
Class 4 – McIntosh Apples, plate of three
Class 5 – Northern Spy Apples, plate of three
Class 6 – Red Delicious Apples, plate of three
Class 7 – Rome Apples, plate of three
Class 8 – Stayman Apples, plate of three
Class 9 – Any other variety of apples, plate of three (Variety must be named by exhibitor)
Class 10 – Pears, any variety, plate of three (Variety must be named by exhibitor)
Class 11 – Grapes, red, any variety, three bunches
Class 12 – Grapes, blue, any variety, three bunches
Class 13 – Grapes, white, any variety, three bunches
Class 14 – Muskmelon, any variety, one
Class 15 – Watermelon, any variety, one
Class 16 – Any other fruit, plate of three.

Class 17 – Master Gardener Display. Display to include any 8 different classes of raw fruits (Class 1-16) and/or raw vegetables (Class 1-49) in Dept L.
RULES: (For Class 17 only)
1. Display to include 2-3 pieces of each type of fruit and/or vegetable selected.
2. Display to be arranged in an appropriate container of the exhibitors choice. Container should be appropriate to size of display and will be left at owner’s risk.
3. Display should be creatively decorated to enhance appearance.
4. Exhibits judged on produce quality (60%) and display creativity (40%).
NOTE: Through the courtesy of the Hardin County Agricultural Society, a rosette will be given to the Best of Show and Reserve Best of Show in classes 1-16.

Dept. L
VEGETABLES, Raw
Jeff Madison, Supt., Anna Creswell, Ass’t. Supt.
Judging – Tuesday, September 4, 12:00 P.M.
Entry fee – 25 cents per class
Entries to be put on display between 11:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. Monday.
RULES:
1. Entries to be displayed on a sturdy styrofoam plate of appropriate size supplied by exhibitor.
2. No decorations allowed with entries unless specified for a class.
3. Limit of one (1) entry per children’s classes (Class 51-61).
4. Remove all stems from tomato entries; stems damage the fruit.
5 Trim all tops on carrots, beets, turnips, etc., to about 1 inch.
6. Trim stems on winter and summer squash to about 1 inch.
7. Trim stems on onions to about 1 inch and DO NOT PEEL. Clean soil from existing peel.
8. Keep a minimum of a 2-inch stem on pumpkins and all gourds.
9. Keep stems intact on all cucumbers.
10. CLEAN all vegetables appropriately, NO wax or oil!

PREMIUMS:
First                 $ 1.50 Ribbon
Second             $ 1.00 Ribbon
Third                $   .75 Ribbon
Fourth             Ribbon only

Class 1 – Beets, red, plate of three
Class 2 – Cabbage, red, one head
Class 3 – Cabbage, green, one head
Class 4 – Carrots, plate of three
Class 5 – Cauliflower, one head
Class 6 – Onions, yellow, plate of three
Class 7 – Onions, white, plate of three
Class 8 – Onions, red, plate of three
Class 9 – Peppers, bell, plate of three
Class 10 – Peppers, bananas, plate of three
Class 11 – Peppers, any other sweet, plate of three
Class 12 – Peppers, Chili/Cayenne, plate of three
Class 13 – Peppers, Jalapeno, plate of three
Class 14 – Peppers, Habanera, plate of three
Class 15 – Peppers, any other hot, plate of three
Class 16 – Potatoes, Kennebec, plate of three
Class 17 – Potatoes, Irish Cobbler, plate of three
Class 18 – Potatoes, Katahdin, plate of three
Class 19 – Potatoes, Russett Rural, plate of three
Class 20 – Potatoes, Red Pontiac or other red variety, plate of three
Class 21 – Potatoes, Sweet Potatoes, plate of three
Class 22 – Any other variety of potatoes, plate of three
Class 23 – Largest Potato (one) – not sweet
Class 24 – Pumpkins, miniature, plate of three (all alike)
Class 25 – Pumpkins, pie or sugar, less than 9 inches tall (not miniature), one
Class 26 – Pumpkins, larger than 9 inches tall, one
Class 27 – Largest Pumpkin, hard stem
Class 28 – Largest Pumpkin, soft stem
NOTE: Hard stem pumpkins have a dark green, rough, hard stem. Soft stem pumpkins usually grow larger and have a light yellow, orange, white or light green stem that is soft and watery.
Class 29 – Zucchini, one (under 10”)
Class 30 – Squash, one summer (not zucchini)
Class 31 – Squash, Butternut (winter), one
Class 32 – Squash, Acorn (winter), one
Class 33 – Squash, any other winter, one
Class 34 – Largest Squash
Class 35 – Tomatoes, red 1 1/2-3” in diameter, plate of three – not Italian style
Class 36 – Tomatoes, red over 3” in diameter, plate of three
Class 37 – Tomatoes, yellow, plate of three
Class 38 – Tomatoes, Italian style, plate of three
Class 39 – Tomatoes, cherry, grape or pear, plate of seven
Class 40 – Popcorn, three ears
Class 41 – Pickles, under 4”, plate of five
Class 42 – Cucumbers, over 4”, plate of three
Class 43 – Eggplant, plate of one
Class 44 – Beans, any variety, plate of seven
Class 45 – Garlic, plate of three bulbs
Class 46 – Vegetable, other, plate of three
Class 47 – Most unusual looking vegetable, one
Class 48 – Gourds, medium/large, one
Class 49 – Gourds, ornamental or miniature, plate of three (all alike)
Class 50 – Gourds, Decorative Gourds in an appropriate container, two each of three different varieties. Decorations encouraged. Containers left at owner’s risk.

Master Gardener Display (see Dept. K, Raw Fruits) Includes vegetables. Enter as Dept. K, Class 17. Display to include any 8 different classes of raw fruits (class 1-16) and/or raw vegetables (class 1-49).
NOTE: Through the courtesy of the Hardin County Agricultural Society, a rosette will be given to the Best of Show, Reserve Best of Show, and 3rd-5th Best of Show in classes 1-49.

CHILDREN’S CLASSES
Classes for children 8 and under and not in 4-H. No entry fee, but entries due by August 17.

Class 51 – Squash, one
Class 52 – Tomatoes, plate of three
Class 53 – Sunflower, largest head
Class 54 – PETER PUMPKIN CLASS
This is for boys and girls who have enrolled in 4-H Clover Bud program and obtained seeds prior to May 10 from the Extension Service Office. Each boy or girl may bring one of   their pumpkins to   the fair on Monday, Sept. 3. (No premiums paid)
Class 55 – Carrots, plate of three
Class 56 – Cucumbers, plate of three
Class 57 – Peppers, plate of three
Class 58 – Mr. Potato Head – age 5 and 6 day of                show
Class 59 – Mr. Potato Head – age 7 and 8 day of show. Participants must create a “MR. POTATO HEAD” by   using a real potato along with other items of their choice, not to exceed 8×8 inches. Theme to follow for 2012: “Going for the Gold”
Class 60 – “It’s the Great Pumpkin Decorating    Contest” age 5 and 6 day of show.
Class 61 – “It’s the Great   Pumpkin   Decorating Contest” age 7 and 8 day of show. Participants must decorate their pumpkin by using a complete pumpkin (DO NOT CARVE) along with any items of their choice, not to exceed 12×12 inches. Theme to follow for 2012:
“Going for the Gold”
AWARDS:
• Peter Pumpkin seeds are courtesy of the Hardin County 4-H Council.
• Ribbons awarded to all exhibitors of classes 51-61 courtesy of Hardin County Agricultural Society.
• Through the courtesy of Hardin County FFA Chapters, rosettes will be presented to first place exhibitors and cash awards to the first three places in classes 58-61.
1st – $2.50, 2nd – $1.50, 3rd – $1.00

SPECIAL JUNIOR FAIR
CONSERVATION CONTEST
Saturday, September 8, 2012
Registration at 10:00 A.M.
Judging at 10:30 A.M.
The Hardin County Soil and Water Conservation District’s annual conservation project contest for Junior Fair exhibitors with conservation related projects. Sponsors of the 2011 contest included: Home Savings & Loan, Ag Credit, Liberty National Bank, Trophy Bassmasters and Pheasants Forever, Inc – Hardin Co. Chapter Rushcreek Sportsmen Club, Quest Federal Credit Union, Oates Veterinary Clinic and Hardin Soil, and Water Conservation District.
Farm Credit Services
Exhibits, presentation and interview – registration, 10 A.M.; contest begins 10:30 A.M. in the Community Building in the home demonstration area. Cash prizes will be awarded to at least the top three (3) participants in each class. Judged on oral presentation, project knowledge, completion and organization.

Class 1– Beginners, age 8-10
Class 2 – Intermediate, age 11-13
Class 3 – Advanced, age 14-19
Rules:
1. Contest is open to all Hardin County 4-H or FFA members who exhibit their conservation projects at the Hardin County Junior Fair.
2. Eligible 4-H projects: Let’s Explore the Outdoors I & II, Ohio Birds, Fishing, Tree Planting and Archery. Note: Self-Determined and FFA SAE projects must be approved by the Soil and Water District office: topics must be submitted by August 1, 2012.
3. Required to give a 5-minute oral presentation on project.
4. Committee reserves the right to withhold any or all prizes if project deemed unworthy.
5. Not allowed to enter the same project more than one year.
6. Limit one entry per participant.

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