Forage Crops

• Registration deadline is Monday, September 15, 2025.
• 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.

• The State of North Carolina will require submission of a NC Substitute W-9 prior to making any payment of $600 or greater or any payment that results in a total of $600 or more during one calendar year from the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to any individual or entity. All exhibitors are strongly encouraged to complete and upload the NC Substitute W-9 Form to prevent any delay in receiving premium prize money.
   

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