Apiculture
Pay Code 200
Rules
Only one entry will be allowed per exhibitor, in any one class. All entries in this competition must have been produced in Nebraska by the exhibitor. Entries shall bear no labels or markings. Exhibitors wishing to identify their entries may send labels in a separate envelope to be attached after judging. Judges will use score cards in judging. Points will be deducted for entries less than the specified amounts.
Judging Standards Scorecard
Extracted Honey Points
Appearance & uniformity of containers...5
Uniformity & accurate volume of honey...5
Freedom from crystals...10
Freedom from impurities, including froth...20
Uniform honey in all containers of the entry...5
Color...10
Brightness...10
Flavor & aroma...15
Density, no additional points below 16% moisture...20
TOTAL POSSIBLE POINTS...100
Creamed Honey Points
Appearance & uniformity of containers...5
Uniformity & accurate volume of honey...5
Firmness of set (not runny but spreadable)...20
Texture of granulation (smooth & fine)...20
Absence of impurities, including froth...15
Uniform honey in all containers of entry...10
Color...10
Flavor & aroma (undamaged by heat, smoke, etc...15
TOTAL POSSIBLE POINTS...100
Chunk Comb Honey Points
Uniformity/cleanliness/general appearance...30
Freedom from impurities & granulation...20
Quality of the liquid honey...25
Quality & neatness of comb honey...20
Uniform & accurate volume of honey...5
TOTAL POSSIBLE POINTS...100
Cut Comb Honey in Plastic Boxes Points
Accuracy & neatness of cut edges of comb...20
Uniform depth & filling of honey cells...20
Complete, uniform & clean capping's...20
Quality, quantity & uniformity of honey...20
Freedom from leakage & general appearance of pack...20
TOTAL POSSIBLE POINTS...100
Section Comb Honey Points (wood or round)
Suitability, uniformity & cleanliness of sections...15
Completeness, uniformity & cleanliness of capping's...30
Uniform & completely filled honey cells...30
Quality & uniformity of honey...15
Weight & completeness of attachment of comb...10
TOTAL POSSIBLE POINTS...100
Beekeeping Story Points
Originality...25
Technical merit...25
Educational merit...25
Display Captions...25
TOTAL POSSIBLE POINTS...100
Beeswax Candles Points
Color between straw & canary yellow...25
Cleanliness (free from honey & impurities)...25
Freedom from cracking, shrinking & marks...25
Neatness of workmanship...25
TOTAL POSSIBLE POINTS...1000
M307 – Extracted Honey -Entries shall consist of 4, 1 pound queen line glass jars
M308 – Creamed Honey - Entries shall consist of 4, 1 pound glass jars - cylindrical jars preferred.
M309 – Chunk Comb Honey - Entries shall consist of 4, 1 pound glass jars - cylindrical jars preferred
M310 – Cut Comb Honey - Entries shall consist of 4, 12 ounce combs, in plastic boxes.
M311 – Section Comb Honey - shall consist of 4 wood sections packaged in cardboard, cellophane window cartons or 4 round sections with clear covers and labels or 4 half-combed cassettes
M312 – Beeswax Candles - Entries shall consist of a pair of beeswax candles that are either molded or dipped.
M313 – Gift Basket - Entries shall consist of a gift basket of honey and products made from, or with, products of the hive.
M314 – Beekeeping Story - Entries shall consist of 10 4” X 6” pictures mounted on a poster board with captions that explains beekeeping or skills of a beekeeper to manage a hive throughout the year