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Agriculture

 (ag’ ri-kul’ chẽr): The occupation, business, or science of cultivating the land, producing crops, and raising livestock.

About the Department

The mission of this Department is to entertain and educate the community about Ventura County Agriculture.

“If you eat food and wear clothes, you’re involved in Agriculture”

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.

Agriculture Department Entry Dates

Ag & Natural Resources Special Event Days:

  • August 2 – Opening Day
  • August 3 – Bounty of the County - Beer
  • August 4 – Youth Video & Slide Presentations
  • August 5 – Fire Safety Awareness & Education Day
  • August 6 – Melon Day
  • August 7 – Beneficial Insects
  • August 8 – Citrus Day
  • August 9 – Uncle Leo’s Storytelling Contest & Museum Day
  • August 10 – Bounty of the County - Wine
  • August 11 – Avocado Day
  • August 12 – Cattlemen’s Day & Cowboy Poetry
  • August 13 – Berry Day

FEATURE EXHIBITS

(Divisions 101, 102 & 103) 

Feature Exhibits- How to Enter:

Pre-Entry Registration deadline: Thursday, June 15, 2023, by 5:00PM

  • Questions can be emailed to [email protected].
  • Entries will be accepted ONLY on a space available basis at the discretion of the Superintendents.
  • No day of entries will be permitted.
  • Set-up locations will be decided by the Superintendents.
  • To reserve your space, please see the entry guide for the link.

OLIVE OIL & VINEGAR, BEER, WINE, KOMBUCHA,

  • Olive Oil & Vinegar, Beer, Wine, Kombucha – Friday, July 28, 2023, 4:00PM – 6:00PM
    (see Entry Guide for details) AND – Saturday, July 29, 2023, 9:00AM – 4:00PM
  • Produce Day 1 – Tuesday, August 1, 2023, 7:00AM – 5:00PM (see Entry Guide for details)
  • Home Dairy Products – Thursday, August 3, 2023, 1:00 – 3:00 PM (see Entry Guide for details)
  • Produce Day 2 – Wednesday, August 9, 2023, 6:30AM -11:00AM (see Entry Guide for details)
  • Home Poultry, Eggs – Wednesday, August 9, 2023, 6:30AM – 11:00AM (see Entry Guide for details)

Middle School & High School

A Video Competition open to youth currently in the 6th - 12th Grade (2022-2023 school year) 

  • Corn Shuckin’ Contest: Teams of Two – Thursday, August 3, 2023 4:00PM (see Entry Guide for details)
  • Melon Carving Contest: Thursday, August 10, 2023, 3:00PM (see Entry Guide for details)
  • Stories of Ventura County: Wednesday, August 9, 2023, 2:00PM (see Entry Guide for details)
  • Cowboy Poetry Contest: Saturday, August 12, 2023, 12:00PM (see Entry Guide for details)
  • “The Time of Your Life” – A Slideshow Competition. Elementary School – Friday, August 4, 2023, 11:00AM (see Entry Guide for details)
  • “The Time of Your Life” – A Slideshow Competition. Middle School & High School – Friday, August 4, 2023, 11:00AM (see Entry Guide for details)
  • Corn Hole Competition: Sunday, August 13, 2023, 1:00PM (see Entry Guide for details)
  • Bounty of the County – Beer & Bites: Thursday, August 3, 2023, 5:00PM – 7:00PM (see Entry Guide for details)
  • Bounty of the County – Wine & Desserts: Thursday, August 10, 2023, 5:00PM – 7:00PM (see Entry Guide for details)

SUPERINTENDENTS

Rosa Vanoni-Brown and Angela Vanoni

[email protected]

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