RURAL AND URBAN COMMODITIES
                                    Chairperson - John Baine, 905-659-7347

RULES:
. Grain display containers must be filled to be eligible.
. Sheaves to be 6 inches or more in diameter at the band. Tied with ribbon.
. All hay, grain, roots, seeds, trees and vegetables must be the property of the exhibitor, growth of the present year, and the production of the farm unless otherwise stated.
. 15% entry fee is deducted from prize money.
. All entry forms for sections 83 to 86 must be received by the Rockton Agricultural Society General Manager, by Friday, October 3rd, 2008
. Each late entry win be charged $1.00 per item.
. Only one entry per class per exhibitor.
. All exhibits will be received on Thursday, October 9th, 2008 between 1:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. in the "Youth & Agriculture Centre". Exhibits must be picked up between 5.00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. Monday, October 13th, 2008.

Section 83 - GRAIN
Judge - Dale Smith
Classes 1 to 12. Prize monies $10; $8; $6; $5; $5
Class
  1. 10 Litres - Winter Wheat, named
  2. 10 Litres - Barley, 6 row, named
  3. 10 Litres - Barley, 2 row, named
  4. 10 Litres - Soft Red Wheat, named
  5. 10 Litres - Hard Red Spring Wheat, named
  6. 10 Litres - Oats, A.O.V., named
  7. 10 Litres - Soybeans, previous year's crop accepted, named
  8. 10 Litres - Shelled Corn, previous year's crop accepted, named
  9. 1/2 Bushel Corn, on ear (must be exhibited in 1/2 Bushel hamper only)
10. Soybeans - 8 plants, no roots, mounted on a background - 24" x 30"
11. Sunflower - largest single head
12. 8 stalks of Grain Corn, no roots, variety named, cob exposed
13. Tallest Corn, 3 stalks, no roots, cob exposed
                        SPECIAL GRAIN CLASSES
Sheaves to be 6 inches or more in diameter at the band. Tied with Ribbon.
14. Sheaf of Oats, any variety     $10; $8; $6
15. Sheaf of Wheat, any variety  $10; $8; $6
16. Sheaf of Barley, any variety  $10; $8; $6
           Rosette for Champion Sheaf - Classes 14, 15 and 16
17. Best 5 Ears of Hybrid Corn, named   $10; $8; $6
18. Waterloo Oxford Co-op (Lynden Branch) Special 1/2 Bushel of ear corn, to be shown in a 1/2 Bushel hamper
      1st - Voucher for seed up to a value of $100.00
      2nd - Voucher for seed up to a value of $50.00
19. Weed Collection - minimum of 6 weeds, named and mounted on suitable background 22" x 28".                              Prizes $10; $8; $6; $4
20. Wentworth Wheat Producer's Special - 10 Litres of Winter Wheat, named.
          1st, $10; 2nd, $7; 3rd, $5; 4th, $3. Open to Wentworth residents only - sponsored by the Wentworth Wheat Producers.
21. County Ag Services Inc. Special - offers an additional prize of 5 units of Dekalb Soybean Seed to 1st place winner of Section 83 Class 7.
22. Pride Seed Special - for the heaviest bushel weight of corn in class 8 adjusted to 15.5% moisture, we offer one unit of B.T. Pride Seed Corn
Special - OSBORNE L. SAGER MEMORIAL TROPHY (Perpetuating) - to be awarded to the Premier Exhibitor in Grain for the most points in Classes 1 - 8 inclusive.

Section 84 - HAY & SILAGE EXHIBIT
Each exhibit in Classes 1 - 7 to be a minimum of 10" to a maximum of 15" slice of a bale, properly tied, baler formed.
Prizes - Classes 1- 9 $10; $8; $6; $5; $5; $5; $5; $5

Class
1. First Cut Hay At least 85% Alfalfa
2. First Cut Hay Mixed Hay at least 50% Legume
3. First Cut Hay At least 85% Grass
Special - Pioneer Seeds Trophy - awarded to Champion of classes 1 thru 3, sponsored by Ken Mills
4. Second Cut Hay At least 85% Alfalfa
5. Second Cut Hay Mixed Hay at least 50% Legume
6. Third Cut Hay At least 85% Alfalfa
7. Wheat Straw
8. Haylage (1/2 bushel), containers will be supplied
9. Corn Silage (1/2 Bushel), containers will be supplied
Special - Premier Exhibitor of Hay & Silage - A Silver Tray donated by the Dundas Branch of the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce.

Section 85 - ROOTS & VEGETABLES
Judge - Joe Ukenaka
Prizes - Classes 1 - 42 $10; $8; $6; $5

Class
  1. 12 Blue Potatoes, named
  2. Three Shipping Rutabagas
  3. Three Table Beets (red), largest by weight
  4. Red Potatoes, A.O.V. named, 4 litre basket
  5. Potatoes, A.O.V., named, 4 litre basket
  6. 8 Potatoes, largest by weight
  7. Largest Single Potato, any shape, by weight
  8. 1/2 Bushel Potatoes, correctly named, in a 1/2 bushel hamper only
  9.  5 Carrots, long
10.  5 Carrots, medium
11.  2 Heads Broccoli
12.  5 Table Beets, any variety
13.  2 heads Winter Cabbage
14.  2 heads Red Cabbage
15.  2 heads Savoy Cabbage
16.  1 qt. Brussel Sprouts
17.  2 heads Cauliflower
18.  2 pie Pumpkins, matched
19.  1 Field Pumpkin
20.  2 Golden Hubbard Squash
21.  2 Turks Turban Squash
22.  2 Table Queen Squash
23.  2 Butternut Squash
24.  3 Bulbs Garlic
25.  5 Red Roma Tomatoes
26.  5 Onions yellow, cooking
27.  5 Onions, red
28.  5 Onions Spanish
29.  2 Flowering Kale or Cabbage
30.  5 Tomatoes, red
31.  1 pt. Cherry Tomatoes
32.  5 Green sweet Peppers
33.  3 Leeks
34.  Heaviest Zucchini
35.  Longest Zucchini
36.  1 Spanish Onion, largest by weight
37.  Herbs, 3 varieties, potted, named
38.  5 ears Ornamental Corn
39.  "Ugliest Carrot"
40.  5 red Sweet Peppers
41.  Table Centrepiece - featuring local fruit, in the exhibitor's suitable container, minimum of 4 different varieties.
42.  Table Centrepiece - a collection of Gourds to be displayed in the exhibitor's wicker container, minimum of 4 different varieties.
CHAMPION VEGETABLE EXHIBITOR sponsored by Robert Pasuta, Councilor Wentworth Ward 14, City of Hamilton - total points Section 85 Classes 1-42; previous year winner not eligible.

Prizes for Classes 43 - 46: $50; $30; $20; $15
Entries will be accepted from individuals or organizations (i.e. Boy Scouts, Women's Institutes etc.). Entry Forms must be filed with the General Manager no later than September 30th. Fruits and vegetables need not be grown by the exhibitor.

Questions about the Displays will be answered by John Baine (905) 659-7347.
Classes to be judged by points: Variety and Quality - 40; Commercial Value - 30; Arrangement - 15; Identification - 15.

43. A COLLECTION OF GARDEN VEGETABLES - correctly named and arranged for display using garden tools as accessories. To be arranged on a space 18" x 36".
44. COLE VEGETABLE DISPLAY - Recognizing that Ontario's principle suppliers of Cole vegetables are from Halton/Wentworth, Rockton World's Fair invites exhibitors to create educational displays to promote Cabbage, Cauliflower, Broccoli, Kale and other Cole Vegetables. To be exhibited in a space 36" x 36".
45. APPLE DISPLAY - one or more varieties to be exhibited in a space 36" x 36".
46. VINE PRODUCE - to be at least 7 different species of Vine Fruits and Vegetables complimented with wicker. Table surface will be available, but exhibitor may use any style of support desired to occupy a space 3' x 3'.
47. HONEY DISPLAY - display of honey or products, minimum of 4 different items, labeled, in an area 24" x 24" . $20; $15; $10.
48. MAPLE SYRUP DISPLAY - display of maple syrup or products, minimum of 4 different items, labelled in an area of 24" x 24"   $20; $15; $10.

Special - The Royal Bank; Brantford Agriculture Centre, will present an award to the CHAMPION EXHIBIT in Classes 43 - 48. Previous year winner not eligible.
 

Section 86 - CHRISTMAS TREE EXHIBIT
Rules:
1. Christmas Tree grown anywhere may be entered in this competition.
2. No more than one tree per section may be exhibited by one exhibitor.
3. Trees shall not be less than 5 feet and not more than 8 feet, measured from the butt or base of the trunk to the top of the main leader or stem. Trees which are not within this height range will be disqualified in Classes 1 & 2
4. No tree may be exhibited that has been sprayed with or has artificial colour added in any manner.
5. Exhibitors to supply their own tree stands.
6. Entries must be made on entry forms and sent to the General Manager.
Prize Money for Classes 1-3: $40; $30; $20; $20

Class
1. PINE
2. SPRUCE
3. ANY VARIETY (TABLE TREE) May be in pot with roots attached. Not less than 3 feet high and not more than 4 feet high including the pot; decorated for Christmas.

CHAMPIONSHIP - Rosette for Champion Tree from all Classes.