Agronomy and Horticulture
Superintendent : Toy Siler -870-834-5404 and Nopnila Rengstort 479-461-9093
Entries accepted in Exhibit Hall Saturday Sept . 21 10am-2pm Exhibits must be picked up Sunday , Sept . 29 1pm-3pm Enter Online at https :// bentonar . fairwire . com by 5pm Sept . 20 There will be a $ 2 charge for onsite late entries
A trophy will be awarded to the high premium individual . Note : Premiums gained here will count in 4-H Club competition . Premiums will be paid to both adults and juniors .
General Rules :
A . Entry Youth ( 5-19 ) and Adults ( 20 +) unless otherwise noted . 1 . An entry must have been grown by exhibitor living or farming in Benton County . 2 . Exhibits must be entered in name of the grower . 3 . Exhibitors may enter only ONE ( 1 ) exhibit in each numbered category . Species or variety name of crop entered will be required when entering . 4 . Judging will be Monday 5 . The Fair Board will furnish containers for all items except seed , silage , and garden collections . 6 . Incorrect identification of exhibit will result in disqualification for exhibition . 7 . Exhibits will be accepted , recorded , numbered , and placed on display by the superintendent or his / her assistants . 8 . No one will be allowed to change an exhibit after it has been placed on display . 9 . Any exhibit showing signs of spoilage during exhibition may be disposed of by the superintendent . 10 . All Division / Classification available for Adult or Youth ( up to age19 ) exhibitors , except class 83 .
B . Removal of Exhibits 1 . To receive ribbons , exhibit must be picked up by exhibitor . 2 . Any exhibit remaining after the pick-up time will be disposed of by the superintendent .
C . Judging
1 . Judging will be done by representatives of the University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service . All exhibitors are reminded that judging is based on soundness , uniformity , freedom from foreign matter and imperfections , appearance , typical color , and typical size and shape of variety presented . Thus , the correct species or variety name must be specified to the superintendent or his designee at the time of check-in . Extra care in selection , preparation , and care prior to entry will not only add to the excellence of the Benton County Fair but may also be a determining factor in the competition . To learn more about quality standards required for horticultural entries , contact the Benton County Cooperative Extension Service .
2 . The Danish System of judging will be used . In this system , entries are judged against accepted crop quality standards . Entries of suitable quality will receive a blue , red , or white ribbon . a . Blue Ribbon : meets or exceeds product standards and meets exhibit requirements ; overall the entry is of very high quality . b . Red Ribbon : meets minimum product standards and exhibit requirements ; the entry is of average quality . c . White Ribbon : Serious or considerable deficiencies in meeting product standards and / or exhibit requirements . d . If quality of entry is exceptionally poor , the judge may choose not to award a ribbon .
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