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Here is a picture of a man that does a lot for beekeeping from field days, beekeeping schools, international beekeeping, state meetings, hive inspections, the fair and more that I don't know about. Of course its Mr. Don Hopkins.

NC is very lucky to have that man. He is definitely worth his weight in gold.

I had an entry in the honey competition but did not get any ribbons.
I am looking forward to picking up my honey and the judges comments and what had points awarded/ deducted on Sunday Oct 21, there's always next year.

Here is what the judges were using:

Factors Points
1. Density (moisture content over 18.6% - DISQUALIFIED)...........................20
a. Water content above 18.6% will be disqualified,
below 15.5% will be docked points
2. Absence of crystals...........................................................................10
3. Cleanliness.......................................................................................30
a. Without lint..... 7
b. Without dirt.... 10
c. Without wax ....7
d. Without foam... 6
4. Flavor..............................................................................................20
Points will be reduced for honey flavor that has been
adversely affected by processing
5. Accuracy of filling and uniformity...........................................................10
6. Container appearance..........................................................................10
Total = 100

The 2012 NC State Fair web site listed the winners of the honey competition, the first three places. I didn't even know they had a ribbon for 5th place. I got 85 out of the 100 points.
This is the first year I have entered honey in competition, if I can do this anybody can.

Way to go Ski! I'm still at the point where I am happy to be able to jar my honey, bubbles and all, and get it in the jars instead of on the floor.