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Agriculture
(ag' ri-kul' chẽr): The occupation, business, or science of cultivating the land, producing crops, and raising livestock. |
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About the Department
Click the link on the right hand side for the 2011 Entry Guide
The Agriculture & Natural Resources Building provides a dynamic forum for a great cross-section of Ventura County's populace. Feature Exhibits showcase the many facets of our local agriculture industry as well as natural resources and museums; interactive displays, activities and special appearances by area experts provide unique opportunities to educate and entertain fair guests of all ages. This is the building where amateurs and professionals proudly enter their products for competition and display in divisions that include beers, wines, honey, herbs and the bountiful produce that is the heart of Ventura County. |
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WHEN TO ENTER
See Entry Guide for details!
Feature Exhibits (all Divisions): Pre-Entry Information forms due:
Friday, June 17, 2011 by 5:00 PM
Pre-Entry form, information packets and set up schedule are available from the Fair Office/Agriculture Superintendent. Entries will be accepted ONLY on a space available basis at the discretion of the Superintendent. Pre-Entry form must be complete.
Amateur Beer, Wine & Olive Oil Entries Accepted:
Friday, July 29, 2011 - 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM Saturday, July 30, 2011 - 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Olive Oil Entries ONLY: accepted by mail, but must be received by5:00 PM, Friday, July 29 .
Ship to:
Ventura County Fair 2011 10 W. Harbor Blvd. Ventura, CA 93001 ATTN: Agriculture Entries
Completed entry forms must be packed in the carton with entries
PRODUCE ENTRIES - ENTRY DAY 1
Family/group/large entries – 24+ items by appt. 6:30 AM
contact superintendent to schedule.
Tuesday, August 2, 2011 - 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Grains-corn (bulk & dried), dry beans & peas, fruit and pod vegetables, root, bulb & tuber vegetables, vine crops, unusual fruit/vegetables, baby vegetables, apples, citrus fruits, sub- tropical fruits, lug/commercial pack box, nuts, avocados, dried herbs and Ventura County grown logos and labels.
PRODUCE ENTRIES - ENTRY DAY 2
Family/group/large entries – 24+ items by appt. 6:30 AM contact superintendent to schedule.
Wednesday, August 10, 2011 - 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Honey, beeswax, beans, tomatoes, fresh leafy & stem vegetables, figs, grapes (table & wine), peaches, pears, plums/prunes, small fruits & berries, other vegetables & fruits, eggs, and produce baskets.
HARVEST BASKETS
Friday, Aug. 12, 2011 - 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
HOME DAIRY PRODUCTS
Butters, Cheeses – soft, hard and dessert, fresh milk, and yogurts.
Friday, August 5, 2011 - 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Senior (18 years & older)
Thursday, August 11, 2011 - 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Junior (17 years & under)
YOUTH ENTRIES FOR DIVISIONS 166-168 ACCEPTED:
Division 166
Friday, July 29, 2011 - 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Saturday, July 30, 2011 - 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM Divisions 167 & 168 Tuesday, August 2, 2011 - 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
WHEN TO PICK-UP ENTRIES
Monday, August 15, 2011 - Produce
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM ONLY
Feature Exhibits must be dismantled between 9:00 AM and 6:00 PM.
Perishable entries not claimed by 2:00 PM will be donated to Food Share or discarded. Non-perishable articles not claimed become the property of the 31st District Agricultural Association and will be disposed.
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