DEPARTMENT D - AGRICULTURE
HeadSuperintendent:JeffAnderson,CountyExtensionAgent525-6649
Co-Superintendent:DavidRoss,CertifiedMasterGardener
Co-Superintendent:GailRoss,CertifiedMasterGardenerandLifeMemberNationalHomeGardeningClub
[email protected]
ForfurtherinformationcontactSharonSevachkoat575-382-0222
ENTRY FEES: $2.00 per exhibitor for every 10 items entered.
As many entries as desired - no restrictions.
ENTRIES TAKEN:
• Veteran’s Building, SNM Fair Grounds
Sunday, September 25, 2016 10am – 4pm
Monday, September 26, 2016 Noon - 6:30pm
Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2016 Noon - 6:30pm
EXHIBITS RELEASED: Sunday, October 2, 2016 4:00 - 6:00pm
Those who wish to pick up their entries early will forfeit their ribbons and cash prizes.
AWARDS:
***ANY CASH PRIZE MAY BE REPLACED WITH A GIFT CERTIFICATE OF EQUAL OR GREATER
VALUE AT THE SUPERINTENDENT’S DISCRETION***
1. BEST OF SHOW $50.00 & Rosette*
2. SECOND BEST OF SHOW $30.00 & Rosette*
For Sections 1-9
3. BEST OF SECTION (or Lot) $20.00 & Rosette*
4. SECOND BEST OF SECTION (or Lot) $10.00 & Rosette*
5.. GENERAL AWARDS No Cash Award
First through sixth place ribbons may be given in each class as merited by the quality of the exhibits in each
class. *
*Note: Only one rosette will be awarded, and this will be the highest rosette earned.
AGRICULTURE GENERAL RULES:
1. All products exhibited must have been grown in Doña Ana, Bernalillo, Catron, Grant,
Hidalgo, Luna, Otero, Socorro, Sierra, Valencia, and El Paso Counties during this crop
season. Pecans, cottonseed, and wine may be from previous season.
2. All entries should be cleaned, free of blemishes, and when more than one is
required for entry they should be consistent in color and uniform in size.
3. All produce should be the appropriate age and size for normal, edible use.
4. Entries for the largest categories will be judged by weight rather than size.
5 .The superintendent may, at their discretion, declare a new class (AG) to aid the judges in separation of
entries.
6. Exhibits will be judged Wednesday of Fair week at 10:00 a.m.
7. The Superintendent may at his or her discretion replace any cash prize with a gift certificate of equal or
greater value.
AGRICULTURE LOTS & CLASSES: SECTION 1 - VEGETABLES
AG 101 Beans, Snap, Green - 5 Pods
AG 102 Beans, Snap, Yellow Wax - 5 Pods
AG 103 Beans, Green, Lima - 5 pods
AG 104 Beans, any other variety - 5 pods
AG 105 Beets, Table - 3 (without tops)
AG 106 Cabbage - 1 head trimmed
AG 107 Carrot - 2 without tops
AG 108 Collard Greens - 5 leaves
AG 109 Corn, Sweet - 3 ears in husk
AG 110 Cucumbers long green - 3 (6 -10 inch)
AG 111 Cucumbers, Pickling - 3 (6 inch max)
AG 112 Cucumbers Lemon - 3
AG 113 Cucumbers other - 3
AG 114 Eggplant, purple - 3
AG 115 Eggplant, Japanese - 3
AG 116 Eggplant, other - 3
AG 117 Garlic - 3 bulbs
AG 118 Kale - 1 head
AG 119 Leeks - 3 with tops
AG 120 Lettuce - 1 head with wrap leaves
AG 121 Okra - 3 pods
AG 122 Onions, white - 3
AG 123 Onions, yellow - 3
AG 124 Onions, red - 3
AG 125 Onions, green with tops - 3
AG 126 Peas, Green or English - 5 Pods
AG 127 Peas, Black-eyed - 5 Pods
AG 128 Peas, any other variety - 5 Pods
AG 129 Potatoes, White - 3
AG 130 Potatoes, Red - 3
AG 131 Peppers, Bell - 3
a. Green
b. Red
c. Yellow
d. Other
AG 132 Peppers NM6 - 3
a. Green
b. Red
AG 133 Peppers, Big Jim - 3
a. Green
b. Red
AG 134 Peppers, Sandia-3
a. Green
b. Red
AG 135 Peppers, Long other-3
a. Green
b. Red
AG 136 Pepper, Yellow banana type - 3
AG 137 Pepper, Jalapeno - 3
a. Green
b. Red
AG 138 Pepper, small pungent type - 3
a. Green
b. Red
c. Yellow
d. Other
AG 139 Pumpkin, Large Field type - 1
AG 140 Pumpkin, small Halloween type - 1
AG 141 Pumpkin, Medium Halloween type - 1
AG 142 Pumpkin, Largest - 1
AG 143 Radish, Red Globe type - 5
AG 144 Radish, red long type - 5
AG 145 Radish, White Globe type - 5
AG 146 Radish, White long type - 5
AG 147 Spinach - 5 leaves
AG 148 Swiss Chard - 5 leaves
AG 149 Squash, Spaghetti - 1
AG 150 Squash, Summer-Yellow - 3
AG 151 Squash, Summer Scallop - 3
AG 152 Squash, Zucchini - 3
AG 153 Squash, Winter Acorn - 2
AG 154 Squash, Buttercup, Turban type - 1
AG 155 Squash, Butternut - 1
AG 156 Squash, Winter other -1
AG 157 Squash, Hubbard type (gray, blue, yellow)
AG 158 Squash, Cumshaw type (striped, yellow, white)
AG 159 Squash, Other - 1
AG 160 Squash, largest - 1
AG 161 Tomato, Green garden type - 3 (no stems)
AG 162 Tomato, Red slicing type - 3 (no stems)
AG 163 Tomato, Red processing type - 3 (no stems)
AG 164 Tomato, Yellow pear type - 3 (no stems)
*NOTE: When sufficient entries are entered, separate classes will be made.
SECTION 2 - FRUITS, NUTS & MISCELLANEOUS
Number of specimens per exhibits as listed.
AG 201 Apples, Green - 3
AG 202 Apples, Red - 3
AG 203 Apples, Yellow - 3
AG 204 Apples, any other variety - 3
AG 205 Bees Wax - 1 lb
AG 206 Comb Honey - 1 lb.
AG 207 Figs - 5
AG 208 Gourds, small round Ornamental - 1
AG 209 Gourds, long type Ornamental – 1
AG 210 Gourds, Any other variety - 1
AG 211 Grapes - 1 bunch
AG 212 Honey, light - 1 pint
AG 213 Honey, medium - 1 pint
AG 214 Honey, dark - 1 pint
AG 215 Muskmelon, Cantaloupe - 1
AG 216 Muskmelon, Casaba - 1
AG 217 Muskmelon, Honeydew - 1
AG 218 Melon, Other - 1
AG 219 Plums - 3
AG 220 Peaches - 3
AG 221 Peanuts - 1 pint in hull
AG 222 Pears, Asian - 3
AG 223 Pears, European - 3
AG 224 Pecans, Burkett - 10
AG 225 Pecans, Mohawk - 10
AG 226 Pecans, Western Schley - 10
AG 227 Pecans, any other variety - 10
AG 228 Pistachios - 10
AG 229 Persimmons - 3
AG 230 Pomegranates - 3
AG 231 Quince - 3
AG 232 Strawberries - 5
AG 233 Watermelon, Long type - 1
AG 234 Watermelon, Round type - 1
AG 235 Watermelon, Seedless type - 1
AG 236 Watermelon, Largest type - 1
AG 237 Watermelon, Other - 1
AG 238 Miscellaneous
SECTION 3 - HAY SHOW
Hay entries will be judged visually.
Visual Judging criteria will consist of:
1. Leafiness
2. Green Color
3. Fineness of stems
4. Absence of mold
5. Absence of foreign material,
including weeds.
AG 301 Hay Bale, Alfalfa (1 - standard two or three tie bale)
SECTION 4 - GRAINS & SEEDS
AG 401 Shelled Corn, White Dent - 1 pint
AG 402 Shelled Corn, Yellow Dent - 1 pint
AG 403 Shelled Corn, Any Other Type - 1 pint
AG 404 Alfalfa Seed -1 pint
AG 405 Yellow Grain Sorghum - 1 pint
AG 406 White Grain Sorghum - 1 pint
AG 407 Barley - 1 pint
AG 408 Oats - 1 pint
AG 409 De-linted Upland Cotton - 1 pint
AG 410 De-linted Long Staple Cotton - 1 pint
AG 411 Pinto Beans - 1 pint
AG 412 Wheat, winter - 1 pint
AG 413 Beans, Dry Lima - 1 pint
AG 414 Beans, Dry, Any Other Variety - 1 pint
AG 415 Peas, Dry, Black-eyed -1 pint
AG 416 Peas, Dry, Any other Variety - 1 pint
AG 417 Sunflower - 1 head
AG 418 Miscellaneous
SECTION 5 - CORN
AG 501 Corn, White Dent - 3 ears
AG 502 Corn, Yellow Dent - 3 ears
AG 503 Corn, Any Other Type - 3 ears
AG 504 Corn, Best Stalk
SECTION 6 - GRAIN SORGHUM
AG 601Yellow Grain Sorghum, 5 Heads
AG 602 White Grain Sorghum, 5 Heads
AG 603 Forage Sorghum Sheaf, 3” to 5” in diameter
SECTION 7 - COTTON
AG 701 Long Staple, 1 stalk (leaves and bracts removed)
AG 702 Short Staple, 1 stalk (leaves and bracts removed)
AG 703 Long Staple, 20 Open Bolls
AG 704 Short Staple, 20 Open Bolls
SECTION 8 - RED CHILE RISTRAS
AG 801 Red Chile Ristras, Commercial string (5 ft.)
AG 802 Red Chile Ornamental Ristra
AG 803 Miscellaneous
SECTION 9 - VEGETABLE ODDITIES
An imaginative creation made out of any 1 or more
agriculture products. Have Fun! Use your imagination! Be
Goofy! Judging will be on imagination and creativity.
AG 901 Using 3 Agricultural products or less home grown
AG 902 Using 3 Agricultural products or less store bought
AG 903 Using 4 Agricultural products or more home grown
AG 904 Using 4 Agricultural products or more store bought
AG 905 Decorated Pumpkin or Gourd – may not have the skin pierced but may add glued on/tied on decorations.
SECTION 10 - WINE
A “Show and Tell” opportunity for grape growers / wine makers to show Southern New Mexico just what
their product looks like in the bottle.
A chance to bring your different bottle designs and a small sign naming your business or winery.
Bottles must be either filled with water or empty.
NO real product please.
No judging, no awards! A real “Show and Tell”.
Please call the Superintendent before the Fair to discuss time and place!