1. Awards shall recognize exhibits which promote a better understanding of agriculture and rural life. 2. Awards may be given to individuals, farms, businesses or organizations. 3. Awards shall be given based upon assessment of the following:
4. Awards shall not be given to an exhibitor more than once in three years. 5. Awards shall be determined by judges appointed by the Commissioner of Agriculture, Markets & Food.
At each of the New Hampshire Fairs one display is selected that best promotes agriculture and New Hampshire's rural lifestyle and heritage. We congratulate the past recipients of this special award from the NH Department of Agriculture, Markets & Food. Winners for 2013 will be posted as soon as they are announced. Scroll down to see the winners: Please click on PDF for the most up to date list. |
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 | Belknap County Fair 2012
Winner: Kendall Donohoe Belknap EquestriansDisplay: “Fly Spray-Buy it of Make it”
Information is presented explaining the ingredients found in costly commercial fly sprays and the reactions horses may have due to the chemicals found in the products. “How to” instructions are provided for horse owners to make an inexpensive, natural and effective fly spray. This poster is neat & well organized.
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Cheshire Fair - 2012 Winners Winner: The Dahl’s East Swanzey Swiss Judge Comment: Modern Display utilizing period accoutrements to tie in soil-feed/forage & food to the current era. |
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 | Cornish Fair - 2012 Winners Winner: Fred & Shirley Sullivan Family Sugarmakers
Display: Maple sap gathering in faux maple orchard, creative – meeting criteria
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Deerfield Fair - 2010 Winners Winner: Randi Fisher - Top line Registered Jerseys Display: Jersey Cream Soap . |
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  | Hillsborough County Agricultural Fair - 2011 Winners
Winner: Goats-R-Us
Display: Butter Churn display Unique, educational, historic butter churn display
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  | Hopkinton State Fair - 2011 Winners
Winner: Cornerstone Farm
Display: Livestock Display
Livestock – Brown Swiss – are relaxing in clean sawdust, each identified with the acquired date of birth and breed. There is a wonderful, wooden wall corner display board, exhibiting many farm photos and educational information depicting “cow facts” – cute decorative displays align this rustic display.
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  | Lancaster Fair - 2011 Winners Winner: Joey Didsbury
Display: Live Monarch Metamorphasis Display
A wonderful display where fair goers can see the metamorphosis of the Monarch Butterfly. At the beginning of the fair the box was filled with caterpillars actively eating millweed. Most are now in the chrysalis stage and can be seen hanging from the top of the box. A well drawn diagram showing the different stages makes a nice addition to the box activity.
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 | North Haverhill Fair - 2012 Winner Becket 4-H Beef Club Educational tri-board display on “Miniature Herefords” Judges comment:
Explanation of this breed, the reason why this breed is good for showing and for consumption. Great pictures displayed, Nicely done!! |
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  | Rochester Fair - 2011 Winners
Winner: Strafford County Conservation District
Display: Farm Stand & Local Produce
A nice display supporting the concept to buy local produce. The farm stand provides cider, apples and even corn for popping, all from local farms.
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 | Sandwich Fair - 2010 Winners Winner: Jenna Brown- Willey Pond Farm Display: The Yoke |
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Stratham Fair - 2012 Winner Winner: Exeter Area Garden Club Gardening Facts Display
Judges Comments
A colorful display explaining what the club is all about, along with their interesting list of community service activities. “How To’s” are presented on how to grow garlic and thyme create a butterfly/hummingbird planters, tips on weeding and facts on native frogs and toads. Actual displays or pictures are placed throughout the display
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