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Rules: 1. NO QUART JARS 2. Pints only - standard Kerr, Ball, Mason, etc. 3. ½ pint jars are allowed for peppers and jellies 4. Jars must be clean, sealed, with new ring on lid- NO RUST ON LIDS 5. All Foods must be processed within the last 12 months – at least 1 week before fair 6. Exhibits are required to be labeled with date and method of food preservation 7. Food coloring in product is not allowed 8. The following will not be judged: canned squash, (summer, zucchini, spaghetti), pureed or mashed pumpkin, sweet potatoes or potatoes. 9. Allowed: Pickled summer squash or zucchini, cubed winter squash, potatoes, and pumpkin. 10. Dried foods should be exhibited in standard pint or ½ pint canning jars with lid and rings, jars should not be sealed. USDA guidelines are recommended and will be followed during Judging FooD PrESErvATIon DIvISIon Superintendent: Jennifer Taylor Special Awards: High Point Individual Award sponsored by reliable Drywall $25 gift card sponsored by Benton County Farm Bureau Women's Committee Register your entries by September 15 at https://bentonar.fairwire.com to avoid a $2 late fee Entries are only accepted at fairgrounds on Saturday, September 23 from 10:00 -2:00 Entries must be picked up on Sunday, October 1 from 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm FOOD PRESERVED BY ThE hOT WATER BATh METhOD Section 1 - Fruits (1/2 inch head space) CLASS 1. Apple 2. Applesauce 3. Blackberries 4. Blueberries 5. Boysenberries or Youngberries 6. Gooseberries 7. Huckleberries 8. Raspberries 9. Cherries 10. Grape Juice 11. Peaches 12. Pears 13. Plums 14. Tomatoes (whole or halved) 15. Tomatoes (crushed) 16. Tomato Juice 17. Other Section 2 - Pickles and Relish (1/2 inch head space) 18. Beets 19. Bread and Butter 20. Cucumber (Sour) 21. Cucumber (Sweet) 22. Dill 23. Green Tomato 24. Mixed 25. Okra 4-H members and Any other youth Ages 9-19 38 2023 Benton County Fair