Celebrate the foundation of agriculture with our Crops & Forage Classes, showcasing the quality and care behind locally grown grains, seeds, and forage. From seed and grain displays to sheaves and forage entries, exhibitors have the opportunity to highlight their hard work and dedication.

Judged on quality, uniformity, and overall presentation, these classes recognize excellence in crop production while promoting agricultural knowledge and pride within our community. With a variety of classes and prizes to be won, it’s a great way to get involved and showcase your harvest.

NOTES: Grains or seeds harvested in immediate past or present year.

Scoring Seed: Freedom from damage 30%; Freedom from impurities 30%; Size and weight 15%; Uniformity 15%; Maturity and plumpness 10%

PRIZES:

1st.... $15.00 

2nd ... $12.00

3rd ... $10.00

250. Half Bushel White Oats

251. Half Bushel Spring Wheat

252. Half Bushel Barley

253. Half Bushel Red Clover Seed

254. Half Bushel Birds-foot Trefoil Seed

255. Half Bushel Timothy Seed

NOTE:

• Sheaves must be 4" in diameter at center of binder.
• Sheaves are to be from the present year.
• Clover & grasses cured for fodder.
• Grains on the grass should be stripped of the loose blades, neatly tied with heads even & butts cut off square.
• Scoring Sheaves: General Appearance 20% Quality 40% Manufacture 40% (Head 15% Body 15% Decoration 10%)

PRIZES:

1st... $15.00 

2nd ... $12.00

 3rd ... $10.00

281. Sheaf of Birds-foot Trefoil

282. Sheaf of Red Clover

283. Sheaf of Alsike

284. Sheaf of Timothy

285. Sheaf of Alfalfa

286. Sheaf, forage, not otherwise listed, description required on entry tag pg.27

NOTE: 

• Bales are to be from the present year.
• Haylage to be displayed in clear plastic bags.
• Scoring of Hay: Maturity 40% Colour, Odour & Disease 20% Leaf to stem ratio 20% Legume-grass Balance 15% Purity 5%
• Scoring of Haylage: Maturity 30% Colour, Odour & Disease 35% Moisture & Condition 15% Legume-grass Balance 10% Purity 10%

PRIZES:

1st ... $15.00 

2nd ... $12.00

3rd ... $10.00

287. Hay, Timothy, 1 bale

288. Hay, Legume, 1 bale

289. Hay, Mixed, 1 bale

290. Hay, Second Cut, 1 bale

291. Haylage, Grass, half bushel

292. Haylage, Legume, half bushel

293. Haylage, Mixed, half bushel

294. Silage, half bushel, not otherwise listed, description required on entry tag