1. Only standard pint or quart canning jars in clear glass and new two-piece lids are acceptable. Jellies, preserves and jams may be in 1/2 pint jars. Label each jar clearly as to product and date. The label size should be no larger than 4" x 3/4".

2. Judges reserve the right to open canned products if necessary to make the best decisions.

3. All canning should be done in accordance with the following publications that are available by calling Worcester County Cooperative Extension at 410-632-1972:

Home Canning of Fruits & Vegetables - U.S.D.A. Publication
How to Make Jellies, Jams & Preserves at Home - U.S.D.A. Publication

4. Classes will be judged in five age categories: Junior 4-H, Intermediate 4-H, Senior 4-H, Open Youth and Open Adult.

5. Entries will consist of 1 jar unless otherwise specified.

FRUITS

Class

345 - Applesauce
346 - Apples
347 - Apple Juice
348 - Blackberries/Blueberries
349 - Cherries
350 - Grape - juice
351 - Peaches - halves
352 - Peaches - pieces
353 - Pears - halves
354 - Pears - pieces
355 - Fruit - Other
356 - 3 jars of fruits (3 varieties)
357 - Strawberry Preserves
358 - Peach Preserves
359 - Fruit Preserves - Other
360 - Grape Jam
361 - Peach Jam
362 - Strawberry Jam
363 - Blueberry Jam
364 - Fruit Jam - Other
365 - Marmalade - Any Kind
366 - Apple Jelly
367 - Grape Jelly
368 - Blueberry Jelly
369 - Fruit Jelly - Other
370 - 3 Jars of Jams, Preserves, or Jellies

VEGETABLES

Class

371 - Beans - green
372 - Beans - lima
373 - Beans - wax
374 - Beets - whole or sliced (no vinegar)
375 - Carrots - sliced or diced
376 - Carrots - whole
377 - Corn - whole kernel
378 - Creamed Corn
379 - Peas
380 - Tomatoes - broken in juice
381 - Tomatoes - whole
382 - Tomato Juice
383 - Sweet Potatoes
384 - White Potatoes
385 - Vegetables - Any Other
386 - 3 jars of vegetables (3 varieties)
387 - Pickled beets - sliced
388 - Pickled beets - whole
389 - Cucumber pickles - cut
390 - Cucumber pickles - whole
391 - Bread and butter pickles
392 - Sour or dill pickles
393 - Relish (mixed vegetable)
394 - Salsa
395 - Chutney
396 - Pickle, any other (name other)
397 - 3 jars of pickles (3 varieties)