73rd Grant County Farm & Home Show Set for January 14-15

The Grant County Farm & Home Show returns for its 73rd year on January 14-15. The annual event showcases the latest agricultural technology and services, along with home-related trends. The Farm & Home Show is held at the Milbank High School.

“The Grant County Farm & Home Show brings our community together during the winter months,” says Laurie Folk, Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce Director. “There is something for everyone of all ages.”

Crop Show and Farmers Appreciation Breakfast The Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce Ag Committee hosts a crop show for area farmers to display the fruits of their labor. The Farmers Appreciation Breakfast, also hosted by the ag committee, is set for Saturday, January 15, from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.
“It’s a time for us to say thank you and recognize the many farmers in our county who grow the food and fiber, and urban industries and businesses that create and supply the products that are essential to our lives,” says Folk.

Annual Lego Contest The annual LEGO Contest, held in partnership with the Grant County 4-H program, gets creative on Saturday, January 15.  Anyone age four and up is encouraged to participate. Preregistration is required by January 6. Contact the Grant County 4-H office at 605.432.9221 for registration details.

Crop Exhibit Categories and Guidelines Entries in the crop exhibits must have been grown in South Dakota in 2021 by the exhibitor. Exhibitors who submit crops will be entered into a drawing for $100 in Ol’ Mill Bucks. Drawings will be held for both the adult and youth divisions.

Categories include: CLASS A– GRAIN One-gallon sample required for all grain crops, unless otherwise noted. Awards of $20, $15, and $10 to first, second, and third in grain class. Lot 1 – Corn – ShelledLot 2– Corn – Dent (10 ears)Lot 3– Corn – Flint (10 ears)Lot 4– Corn – Pop (10 ears)Lot 5 – SoybeansLot 6 – SorghumLot 7 – SafflowerLot 8 – Sunflower – Oil SeedLot 9 – Sunflower – Confectionary SeedLot 10 – Spring WheatLot 11 – Winter WheatLot 12 – Durum WheatLot 13 – OatsLot 14 – RyeLot 15 – BarleyLot 16 – FlaxLot 17 – Proso MilletLot 18 – Foxtail MilletLot 19 – BuckwheatLot 20 – Edible BeansLot 21 – CanolaLot 22 – Peas

CLASS B – FORAGES Awards of $20, $15, and $10 to first, second, and third in forage class. Bales must not be smaller than 12x12x18-inch samples and silage samples must be a one-gallon sample. Lot 23 – Alfalfa HayLot 24 – Legume and Grass Mixture HayLot 25 – Prairie HayLot 26 – Tame Grass HayLot 27 – Corn SilageLot 28 – Legume and Grass Mix SilageLot 29 – Sorghum SilageLot 30 – Small Grain SilageLot 31 – Alfalfa HaylageLot 32 – High Moisture Corn Silage

CLASS C – POTATOES (samples must be three tubers, not eligible for the State Show) Awards of $20, $15, and $10 to first, second, and third in potatoes class. Lot 33 – Red PotatoesLot 34 – White PotatoesLot 35 – Russet Potatoes

CLASS D – EGGS (samples must be one dozen, not eligible for the State Show) Awards of $20, $15, and $10 to first, second and third in eggs class.Lot 36 – White EggsLot 37 – Brown EggsLot 38 – Other Color