Forage Crops

• Registration deadline is Sunday, September 15, 2024.
• NC Substitute W-9 forms are required for prize money.
• This Competition is open to all hay producing residents of North Carolina.
• The NC State Fair General Fair Rules for Exhibitors apply.
• Premiums will be awarded based on chemical analysis and visual criteria that are indicative of relative feed value. The final score is weighted as follows: 40% Visual, 40% TDN and 20% Crude protein, with deductions for the nitrates. All awards need not be presented if entries are not deemed to be of sufficient quality and quantity.
• Hay not at or below the safe storage moisture level (less than 20% moisture) will be disqualified.
• Display space is limited, only the first six places in each category will be displayed.
• The NC State Fair retains all entries for teaching purposes at NCSU.
• Participation in this competition has multiple steps. See competition information for details.
   

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