AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT

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1 DEPARTMENT NANCY MCDOUGAL RENETTE ROBILLARD Department Coordinator Assistant Coordinator Important information on entry content is provided at the beginning of each section and dates on the calendar below. Listings include a variety of fresh produce entries, both growing and harvested, and some related educational & craft projects which can be completed well before entries are to be delivered for display SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Entry Forms Deadline Tuesday, May 7 midnight online or postmarked by May 7 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 JUNE :00-7:30 PM Entries Received: Large Container Gardens, School & Special Exhibits :30-9:00 AM Entries Received: Vegetables & Fruit 2 nd Period Judging :00-7:00 PM Entry Release 6 5:00-7:30 PM Entries Received: Early Crop Displays Containers, & Apiary Entry Maintenance 7 7:30-9:30 AM Entries Received: Vegetables & Fruit Entry Maintenance 1 st Period Judging :00-10:00 AM Entry Maintenance Department Code: AG Do-Ahead before the summer harvest!!! Early Crop System, DIY Hydroponic, Agricultural Crafts/Decorations SCHOOL GARDENING ENTRIES on last pages of this Department & Garden Landscape Department listings (Div 545) Additional SCHOOL ENTRIES and INDIVIDUAL YOUTH entries listed in Floral Department (Div 464 & ) YOUTH PRODUCE ENTRIES please see the Junior Exhibits Department Entry Fees: $3.00 per entry Remember: Earliest entry by mail, fax, in person, or online reserves your choice in limited classes. Confirmation of entry is available only with online process. NOTES FOR EXHIBITORS: Deliver entries for this Department to Redwood Hall using the designated door. Convenient access is available through Gate 9. Alternate delivery time may be available ONLY with the prior approval of the Department Coordinator. 8

2 DEPARTMENT INFORMATION & 1. All state rules and local rules apply. 2. Competition is open to amateur gardeners, crafters and clubs. An amateur is someone who grows and shows for pleasure, rather than as a profession. 3. All exhibits must have been grown, produced, designed and/or created by the exhibitor within the current Fair year (since June 2018), except where stated. 4. Only herbs, fruits and/or vegetables unless otherwise noted. Non-edible flowers may be used for decoration only. Artificial plant material in displays is not allowed. (For floriculture competition, please consult the Floral Arts Department of this catalog.) 5. American system of judging will be used in all Divisions of this Department. Awards will be given only for exhibits showing quality growth & show worthy presentation. Cleanliness/neatness of plants and containers is expected. 6. Sweepstakes winners must receive an individual minimum of 20 points. 7. All entries will remain for the duration of the Fair. 8. Exhibits (except individual produce B) must be maintained in fresh, "show" condition for the duration of the Fair. Spoiled produce will be discarded. If exhibits other than individual produce are no longer suitable for display, award may be withheld. Exhibits grown in containers with drainage must be provided with suitable saucers. Entries which are deemed too heavy or fragile to be moved may not be accepted. Maintenance/refreshing may be done on receiving days, and 9-10 am on Saturday, June 15 th or by previous arrangement with Coordinator. Awards offered are per class except as noted per Division, sweepstakes, or special awards. Honorable Mention ribbons will be given in Classes where warranted. Exhibitor may pick up ribbons at Entry Release or provide a stamped, self-addressed mailing envelope to the Coordinator at the time of Entry Receiving. BEST IN SHOW Award Offered: Rosette First judging Second judging SPECIAL AWARDS SWEEPSTAKES 1st Place Rosette 2 nd Place Rosette 3 rd Place Rosette Agriculture Sweepstakes Award Horticulture/Produce Divisions B Apiary Sweepstakes Award - Division 140 THEME AWARD Award Offered: Ribbon & $50 An additional prize may be given to an exhibit in this Department which best celebrates or alludes to an event or landmark in San Mateo County (Judged June 7). URBAN GARDENER CONTAINER COMBINATIONS If you are one of the thousands of Bay Area residents who grow herbs, fruits, and/or vegetables in containers on your balcony or patio, here is your chance to show off your green thumb in these Container Contests. DIVISION 100 DIVISION st Place $125 1 st Place $20 2 nd Place $100 2 nd Place $15 3 rd Place $80 3 rd Place $10 4 th Place $60 DIVISION 100 LARGE CONTAINER GARDENS An attractive produce garden in well-integrated large containers (one or several) using approximately 6-12 square feet of growing surface, (comparable to top area of soil in eight 12 inch pots) which may be on several levels. Suitable containers might be large flowerpots, barrels, 5 gallon containers, etc. or a vertical structure. Use your imagination. Each display will be staged within a 4 x4 area on the floor; so, exhibitor should provide stand(s) and saucers, if needed. A minimum of 3 varieties of herbs, fruits, and/or vegetable plants must be used. Produce need not be ready for harvest; but plants must be well developed. Exhibitor may purchase seedling plants, but must have grown them for at least 3 months. 1. Large Container Garden individual exhibitor 2. Large Container Garden group project 9

3 DIVISION 101 SMALL CONTAINER GARDENS 1. Hanging Basket Garden - An attractive grouping of at least 3 kinds of fruit, vegetable and/or herb plants growing in a hanging basket. Edible flowers may be included. Wire, terra cotta or plastic basket may be used. 2. Salad Jardinière An eye-catching grouping of at least 3 kinds of salad vegetables & edible flowers in a container. Think leaf lettuce, cherry tomatoes, nasturtium, basil, chilies, etc. Stand is optional. 3. Kitchen Herb Jar - An attractive grouping of at least 3 kinds of herbs in a container as might be used for gathering cooking herbs outside the kitchen door. Stand is optional. Innovative gardeners can use their ingenuity to grow fresh fruits & vegetables out of their normal season, indoors or outside with heat & light-amplifying apparatus (e.g. plastic tenting, bubble wrap, water-filled soda bottles and/or reflective foil). Inventive home-made methods beyond simple windowsill placement are expected. This is your chance to show how you can nurture the earliest tomatoes, peppers, or year-round greens. Entry will consist of a display of the apparatus used with produce (still growing or picked, ripe or not). Set up a sample of your system with written description on how it worked. Photographs of a large installation with sample parts showing method can substitute for complete set-up. Exhibitor must notify Department Coordinator before June 1 if space other than 3 wide on tabletop is needed for display. DIVISIONS 102 & st Place $100 2 nd Place $75 3 rd Place $50 4 th Place $25 EARLY CROP CREATIVE GROWING DIVISION 102 INNOVATIVE EARLY CROP GARDENS 1. Inside - (If window is used as light/heat source, exhibitor apparatus for enhancement must be shown.) 2. Outdoor - other than actual greenhouse DIVISION 103 D.I.Y. HYDROPONIC 1. Hydroponic Garden an exhibitor-constructed, operational, water-based food growing system AGRICULTURAL CRAFTS & DO-AHEADS Your own creative fun & decorative crafts made of agricultural products purchased or homegrown. DIVISIONS st Place $20 2 nd Place $15 3 rd Place $10 DIVISIONS st Place $30 2 nd Place $25 3 rd Place $20 DIVISION 104 AGRICULTURAL WALL OR DOOR DECORATION A shaped vine or straw wreath or similar organic material form attractively decorated by the exhibitor with real produce, grains, etc. which will remain attractive for several weeks. Think garlic, dried peppers, &/or nuts. Shape need not be round, but must be provided with a ring/hook for hanging. Materials may be purchased. 1. Agricultural Wall/Door Decoration DIVISION CRAFTED ITEM (Dry or Non-perishable) Exhibitor-made doll, toy, figure or decoration made from agricultural products (purchased or home-grown). Single item or set. (Examples might be corn husk or apple dolls or straw Christmas ornaments, etc.) 1. Agricultural Craft 10

4 DIVISION 107 VEGGIE-ANIMAL / PRODUCE SCULPTURE Use fresh vegetables, fruits and/or plant materials to create an animal or human form (one or a group). Produce may be cut; but, remember that it will look fresher and can be displayed longer if uncut. Just the shape of the vegetable may often provide much of the necessary form. Stick and wire may be used to fasten. Have fun with this creative contest. See similar Classes for youth in Floral Department (Divisions ). 1. Veggie animal Produce sculpture DIVISION 108 GARDEN SCARECROW An exhibitor designed and built, self-supporting, human size, traditional, outdoor-appropriate scarecrow figure on sturdy base. Visible elements should be of traditional, natural materials like work clothes & straw, though hidden support may use modern components. At least 20% of visible surface should be dried plant material like straw, dried flowers or identifiable plant fibers. Think of it as fun, functional art for the garden. 1. Individual exhibitor 2. Family or group project DIVISION 109 MY EDIBLES GARDEN PLAN A display illustrating an exhibitor-designed real or imagined small edibles garden, including a sketch showing position of features, locations & names of plants, with sun/wind orientation & site conditions that affect your choice of plantings and simple drawings or photos of the look of the garden. Any special considerations such as companion planting, water conservation and pest management should be briefly noted. Elements should be mounted together on poster board or foam board (approx. 20 x30 ) and arranged for hanging or self-standing. This is an idealized plan, which may show conditions in your own garden or only in your imagination. Judging will be based on appropriate overall design and choice/placement of plant material. (See also Garden Plan in Floral Div 474) 1. Individual exhibitor 2. Family or group project Special Contests Scorecard Creativity & Condition 45 Craftsmanship 35 Functionality 20 Total 100 HORTICULTURE/PRODUCE FIRST JUDGING SECOND JUDGING DIVISIONS DIVISIONS 110B-114B 1 st Place $5 1 ST Place $5 2 nd Place $4 2 nd Place $4 3 rd Place $3 3 rd Place $3 1. All entries must have been grown by exhibitor. 2. Unless otherwise stated, the type of vegetables or fruit entered should be uniform commercial grade as stated by Section and of the California Food and Agriculture Code, rather than overgrown. Number of items requested is a guideline to ensure best display for quality & uniformity. Fewer examples than suggested this early in the season will be considered. 3. Name of variety (when known) must be stated on exhibit card. 4. Processed fruits and vegetables should be entered in Culinary Arts Department. 5. Produce entries to be returned must be noted on back of exhibit card at time of entry receiving. 6. Items will be judged only once, but retained on view as long as viable throughout the Fair. Note: All vegetable classes in each judging period have been listed in a single numbered Division with second judging entries reassigned separate numbers in B Divisions, so that the pre-registration for an entry which is not harvestable at designated time can be used for another vegetable or in the other judging period of that Division. 11

5 First Judging Period FRUIT & POD 1. Peppers, specify variety 3 2. Tomatoes name variety 3 DIVISION VEGETABLES 3. Peas 5 pods 4. Any other fruit/pod variety-specify LEAFY & STEM 5. Artichokes 3 buds 6. Cabbage or Kale 1 head 7. Lettuce 1 plant 8. Rhubarb 1 bunch 9. Any other leafy/stem variety-specify ROOT, BULB & TUBER 10. Beets, garden 1 bunch 15. Leeks 3 stalks 11. Carrots - name variety 1 bunch 16. Onions 3 bulbs 12. Fennel bulb Potatoes Garlic 1 bunch 18. Any other root/bulb/tuber variety-specify 14. Garlic, elephant 1 bunch VINE CROP 19. Any vine crop variety - specify 3 Varieties must be written on entry card. 1. Berries Citrus fruits, other than lemons 3 3. Lemons 3 DIVISION FRUIT 4. Stone fruits 3 5 Any other variety-specify 3 DIVISION FRESH HERBS Herbs must be bunched with 6"- 8" stems and ready to place in a container provided by Fair. 1. Basil Bay Parsley Chive Rosemary 4. Cilantro Sage 5. Dill Tarragon 6. Marjoram Thyme 7. Mint Any other variety-specify 8. Oregano Edible flower 1 large or 4 small blooms Second Judging Period DIVISION 110 B - VEGETABLES FRUIT & POD 21. Beans, green...5 pods 24. Peas, any variety 6 pods 22. Peppers - specify variety Any other fruit/pod variety-specify Tomatoes - name variety 4 LEAFY & STEM Lettuce 1 head 26. Cabbage or Kale 1 head 30. Rhubarb 3 stalks 27. Chard Any other leafy/stem variety-specify 28. Green onions 1 bunch of 5 ROOT, BULB & TUBER 32. Carrots - name variety 1 bunch of Radishes 1 bunch of Leeks...3 stalks 35. Any other root/bulb/tuber variety-specify 3 VINE CROP 36. Any edible vine crop variety specify 3 12

6 Varieties must be written on entry card. 21. Berries Citrus fruits, other than lemons Lemons 3 DIVISION 112 B - FRUIT 24. Stone fruits Any other variety-specify 3 DIVISION 114 B - FRESH HERBS Herbs must be bunched with 6"- 8" stems and ready to place in a container provided by the Fair. 21. Basil 22. Bay 29. Parsley 23. Chive 30. Rosemary 24. Cilantro 31. Sage 25. Dill 32. Tarragon 26. Marjoram 33. Thyme 27. Mint 34. Any other variety-specify 28. Oregano Edible flower 1 large or 4 small blooms 1 st Place $5 2 nd Place $4 3 rd Place $3 Produce Scorecard Size, shape, color & texture standard for variety 40 Freshness - vigorous & turgid 40 Clean & free from blemish 20 Total 100 APIARY 1. All entries of extracted, infused and/or chunk honey must be submitted in two identical clear glass or plastic containers of at least 1 lb. (16 oz.) capacity (such as "queenline" and "chunk" honey jars) with clean lids and one small sample in a clean, disposable, closed container (e.g. take-out dipping sauce, pill bottle) for tasting. 2. Attach label or tape with matching entry number on the bottom of each product (jar) & tasting sample comprising each class of your entries. (Division & Class # on label is advisable to make it easier for you, especially if you are entered in several classes). Online entries will have entry number printed for each entry on your receipt. If you do not know the entry number, please notify us when you arrive with your entry, so that we can give you that information. No other labels or marks should be affixed to the containers or lids. DIVISION APIARY 1. USDA "water white" 2. USDA "extra white" 3. USDA "white" 4. USDA "extra light amber" 5. USDA "light amber" 6. USDA "amber" 7. USDA "dark" 8 Creamed honey 9. Chunk pack, surrounded by extracted honey, any color. 10. Comb honey - any type (round, cut chunk). Two appropriate packs & testing sample. 11. Infused honey State infused substance. 12. Honey gift pack - containing at least 1 lb. of honey in an attractive gift package 13. Extracting frame - Frame may be of any depth, but must be displayed in a protective mounting covered by glass. 14. Beeswax - a single block, minimum weight 1 lb. 15. Beeswax candles, molded or dipped - 1 pair. 16. Beeswax based lip balm - two display containers & one disposable sample container. (Include list of ingredients) 17. Beeswax or honey containing hand/body lotion - two display containers & one sample container. (Include list of ingredients) 13

7 18. Any other handmade wax or honey-based product (identify) - two display items & one sample. (Include list of ingredients) 19. Hand-made wax form e.g. Animal, snowflake, structure or doll with attached, wax covered decorative elements (eg clothing) Honey Scorecard Viscosity/Density 25 Clarity 25 Uniformity (honey, container, volume) 20 Flavor & Aroma (freshness) 15 Color & Brightness 15 Total 100 Please notify the Coordinator as soon as possible if you are unable to bring an entry with specific placement (full table or floor space) or if Class is limited, so that it can be reassigned &/or your reserved display area filled. DIVISION 150 EDUCATIONAL FEATURE EXHIBIT Feature Exhibits should show an agricultural product, related service, or procedure in such a manner as to most attractively inform the public of the value and interest to the consumer, producer and community in the product being featured. This informational Division is open to horticultural organizations, community agencies & interest groups. 1 st Place $200 2 nd Place $150 3 rd Place $125 4 th Place $100 IMPORTANT: Please notify the Coordinator by four days before judging if you are canceling an entry, so your reserved display space can be reassigned. 1. Entries for Feature Exhibits will be accepted according to date received. Limit of Items displayed in Feature Exhibits area are not eligible for judging in individual competition. 3. Class of products desired is the uniform commercial grade, rather than overgrown. 4. Products entered in Feature Exhibits MUST be adequately and correctly labeled in regard to variety. 5. Judges will withhold awards where exhibits are not worthy of awards offered in accordance with the general rules. 6. Exhibits must be maintained for the duration of the Fair or premium may be reduced or withheld. 7. Display area to be used is approximately 50 square feet (e.g. using tabletop, with additional educational information/examples extending at least 4 vertically, but limited to space provided. Eight-foot table against drape supplied. Alternate placement on open floor must be reserved in advance with Coordinator. Any solid construction both wider than 3 and taller than 4 that blocks sightlines through the building can only be used at an approved location. Organization signs must be of a size in proportion to display and should not be visible during judging. 8. One monetary prize per exhibitor group. 1. Agriculture products or procedures in the community SPECIAL EXHIBITS Feature Exhibits Scorecard Educational Value 50 Design and Conformance 30 Craftsmanship & Creativity 20 Total

8 DIVISION 151 PRODUCE GARDEN EXHIBIT 1st Place $150 2nd Place $125 3rd Place $ Representative Agriculture/Horticulture products (growing and/or harvested) labeled and arranged in an attractive display. Products must have been produced by the exhibitor (individual or group) within the County during the past year. Some exhibitor-processed products may also be included to enhance the display. No part of this exhibit is eligible for a separate product award. 2. Exhibitor must not be selling the entered products on a commercial basis. 3. Entries are limited to the number of awards offered. 4. Exhibits must be maintained for the duration of the Fair; or premium may be withheld. 5. Space available is approx. 4 wide against supplied drape. Wooden crates, stands, baskets, and/or small wagon etc. may be used to attractively showcase products. 6. Floriculture products are permitted. 1. Produce Garden DIVISION 152 SPACE-SAVER GARDEN 1 st Place $200 2 nd Place $175 3 rd Place $150 4 th Place $125 5 th Place $110 6 th Place $ Space-saver/vertical garden A single, innovative, self-standing vertical unit at least 5 tall holding food plants grown at several levels to maximize harvest in a small footprint. Stacked containers, living wall, planted pole design, or other exhibitor-devised system may be used. At least 3 square feet of planted growing surface (comparable to growing surface of nine 8 inch or three 14 inch pots) must be used. Maximum 4 x 4 space on ground will be reserved for each display. Limit of 6. 1st Place $25 2nd Place $20 3rd Place $15 DIVISION 155 ORGANIC SOIL ENHANCEMENT - COMPOST 1. Backyard compost may be made of both garden and kitchen trimmings in any sort of limited or controlled space. Vermicompost is that made in an enclosed space through the action of worms, usually on kitchen scraps. No materials other than home & yard waste should be used. 2. Each compost entry should consist of a minimum one gallon of exhibitor-made compost in a plain, one- to twogallon container with a ventilated lid, clearly labeled only with name and entry number identification on container bottom. 3. Each entry must also include a photo of the working compost pile/bin and a brief description of the composting system used, including materials collection, processing method, and time it took to reach a finished state, on an 8 ½ x 11 sheet of paper which will be displayed with your entry. 4. Samples of submitted compost will be analyzed for active microbial content to help determine winners. 1. Backyard compost Youth 2. Backyard compost - Adult 3. Backyard compost Family or Group 4. Vermicompost - Youth 5. Vermicompost - Adult 6. Vermicompost Family or Group 15

9 Open to San Mateo County Public Elementary and Middle School Classes Entries must be submitted under the name of the School and Classroom number or Teacher Name for each entry. Entries are limited to two entries per classroom. See Also: last pages of each of Floral & Gardens Departments for other Youth & School-appropriate entries. DIVISION 196 LARGE CONTAINER SCHOOL PRODUCE GARDENS One large or a well-integrated collection of several containers attractively using 4-12 square feet of growing surface, which may be on several levels. Suitable containers might be large flowerpots, 5 gallon nursery cans, barrels, or a vertical structure. Each display will be staged within a 4 x4 area on the floor; so, exhibitor should provide stand(s) and saucers, if needed. A minimum of 3 varieties of herbs, fruits, and/or vegetable plants must be used. Produce need not be ready for harvest; but plants must be well developed. Exhibitor may purchase seedling plants, but must have grown them for at least 3 months. Flowers and non-edible plants may be added for beauty; but, food plants must predominate. 1 st Place $150 2 nd Place $125 3 rd Place $100 4 th Place $75 5 th Place $70 CLASSROOM CONTAINER GARDENS 1. Elementary Division (grades K-5) Large Container Garden 2. Middle School Division (grades 6-8) Large Container Garden DIVISION 197 SMALL CONTAINER SCHOOL PRODUCE GARDENS HANGING BASKET GARDEN - An attractive grouping of at least 3 kinds of fruit, vegetable and/or herb plants growing in a 8-12 hanging basket. Edible flowers may be included. Wire, terra cotta or plastic basket may be used. SALAD JARDINIÈRE An attractive grouping of at least 3 kinds of salad vegetables & edible flowers in a 8-12 container. Think leaf lettuce, cherry tomatoes, nasturtium, basil, chilies, etc. Stand is optional. KITCHEN HERB JAR - An attractive grouping of at least 3 kinds of herbs in a 8-12 container as might be used for gathering cooking herbs outside the kitchen door. Stand is optional. 1 st Place $40 2 nd Place $30 3 rd Place $25 4 th Place $20 1. Hanging Basket Garden - Elementary Division (grades K-5) 2. Salad Jardinière - Elementary Division (grades K-5) 3. Kitchen Herb Jar - Elementary Division (grades K-5) 4. Hanging Basket Garden - Middle School Division (grades 6-8) 5. Salad Jardinière - Middle School Division (grades 6-8) 6. Kitchen Herb Jar - Middle School Division (grades 6-8) 16