Superintendent - Charles M. Coles, Jr.
410-489-4717
Judging:  Saturday,  August 2,  2008 -  1:00  p.m.
 RULES

•           Only one exhibit in each Class Section allowed from any one farm or family.

•           All Hay samples entered under Class C must be from stands at least one year old.

•           Exhibits must be entered on Friday, August 1^st between 6:00 p.m.  and 9:00 p.m., or on Saturday, August 2^nd   between 9:00 a.m. and 12 Noon.

•           Exhibits must be removed on Sunday, August 9^th between 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.  All unclaimed entries become the property of the Howard County Fair Association.

 

CLASS A - CORN

1.  Three stalks with ears on (for grain)                          5.00   4.00   3.00

2.  Three stalks (for silage)                                                5.00   4.00   3.00

3.  Ten ear sample (yellow)                                               5.00   4.00   3.00

4.  Ear Corn (longest single ear)                                      4.00   3.00   2.00

5.  Ear Corn (best single ear)                                           4.00   3.00   2.00

6.  Popcorn (10 ears)                                                          4.00   3.00   2.00

7.  Indian Corn (10 ears)                                                    4.00   3.00   2.00

8.  Champion Corn                                                               R I B B O N  

9.  Grand Champion Corn                                                   R I B B O N  

CLASS B - SMALL GRAIN

10. One Quart Wheat (any variety)                                    5.00   4.00   3.00

11. One Quart Barley (any variety)                                    5.00   4.00   3.00

12. One Quart Oats (any variety)                                      5.00   4.00   3.00

13. One Quart Shelled Corn                                             5.00   4.00   3.00

14. One Quart Soybeans (any variety)                            5.00   4.00   3.00

15. Champion Small Grain                                                    R I B B O N  

16. Grand Champion Small Grain                                        R I B B O N  

CLASS C - HAY   

17.  Alfalfa Hay (1 sq. section - first cutting)                   5.00   4.00   3.00

18.  Alfalfa Hay (1 sq. section - other cuttings)              5.00   4.00   3.00

19.  Clover Hay (1 sq. section)                                          5.00   4.00   3.00

20.  Timothy Hay (1 sq. section)                                       5.00   4.00   3.00

21.  Grass Hay (1 sq. section - first cutting)                   5.00   4.00   3.00

22.  Grass Hay (1 sq. section - second cutting)            5.00   4.00   3.00

23.  Mixed Hay (1 sq. section - first cutting)                    5.00   4.00   3.00

24.  Mixed Hay (1 sq. section - second cutting)             5.00   4.00   3.00

25.  Champion Hay                                                                 R I B B O N  

26.  Grand Champion Hay                                                     R I B B O N  

CLASS D - SMALL SEED   

27.   One Quart of Clover Seed                                         4.00   3.00   2.00

 CLASS E - PASTURE SOD

28.   One square foot of pasture sod (must be           4.00   3.00   2.00
        displayed in shallow  cardboard box, and
        will be judged for potential productivity  and
        suitability for pasture)

CLASS F - SUNFLOWER   

29.   Sunflower Head          5.00   4.00   3.00

CLASS G - EGGS 

30.   ½ Dozen White            3.50   2.50   1.50

31.   ½ Dozen Brown           3.50   2.50   1.50

CLASS H

32.   Farm Display: 4’X4’ area with display board of your farm, farm history, and family, can also
        display samples.  Entries will be judged on originality, attractiveness, creativity and the
        farm’s story. For more information contact the Superintendent. 

***SPECIAL AWARDS FOR FARM CROPS DEPARTMENT***

Howard County Farm Bureau - $25 - Grand Champion Hay

In Memory of Clyde H. Brown - $25 - High Point Winner

In Memory of Mr. & Mrs. Russell Shipley -Plaque - Winner Farm Display