Judging Apiary Products Dr. Fred Baxendale Department of Entomology University of Nebraska.
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Judging Apiary Judging Apiary ProductsProducts
Dr. Fred BaxendaleDr. Fred BaxendaleDepartment of EntomologyDepartment of Entomology
University of NebraskaUniversity of Nebraska
Adult DivisionsAdult Divisions
Extracted HoneyExtracted Honey Beekeeping Beekeeping
PhotographPhotograph
Creamed HoneyCreamed Honey Art Design in Art Design in
BeeswaxBeeswax
Chunk CombChunk Comb Lotion & Soap BarsLotion & Soap Bars
Cut CombCut Comb Beeswax Beeswax
CandlesCandles
Section CombSection Comb Gift BasketGift Basket
Beekeeping CraftBeekeeping Craft
Youth DivisionsYouth Divisions
Extracted HoneyExtracted Honey
Beeswax, molded or sculptedBeeswax, molded or sculpted
Hive Products DisplayHive Products Display
Drawing, Painting or PosterDrawing, Painting or Poster
Beekeeping CraftBeekeeping Craft
Judging Judging StandardStandard
ss
Appearance & uniformity of containersAppearance & uniformity of containers 55
Uniformity & accurate volume of honeyUniformity & accurate volume of honey 55
Uniform honey in all containers of the entryUniform honey in all containers of the entry 55
ColorColor
1010
BrightnessBrightness
1010
Freedom from impurities, including frothFreedom from impurities, including froth 2020
Freedom from crystalsFreedom from crystals
1010
Flavor & aromaFlavor & aroma
1515
Density, no additional points below 16% moistureDensity, no additional points below 16% moisture
2020
TOTAL:TOTAL:
100 100
Extracted HoneyExtracted Honey
Moisture Rankings*Moisture Rankings*
<16.0<16.0 20 pts.20 pts.16.016.0 20 pts.20 pts.16.216.2 19 pts.19 pts.16.416.4 18 pts.18 pts.16.616.6 17 pts.17 pts.16.816.8 16 pts.16 pts.17.017.0 15 pts.15 pts.17.217.2 14 pts.14 pts.
17.417.4 13 pts.13 pts.17.617.6 12 pts.12 pts.17.817.8 11 pts.11 pts.18.018.0 10 pts.10 pts.18.218.2 9 pts.9 pts.18.4 18.4 8 pts.8 pts.18.6 18.6 7 pts.7 pts.>18.6>18.6 0 pts.0 pts.
**Ellis ScaleEllis Scale
Problems and CommentsProblems and Comments(Extracted Honey)(Extracted Honey)
High moisture (>18.6%)High moisture (>18.6%)
Improper fill depthImproper fill depth
CrystallizationCrystallization
Pollen, lint, air bubbles or debrisPollen, lint, air bubbles or debris
Fermentation odor, smoke, Bee-GoFermentation odor, smoke, Bee-Go
Scratched caps, defective jarsScratched caps, defective jars
Creamed HoneyCreamed Honey
Appearance & uniformity of containersAppearance & uniformity of containers 55
Uniformity & accurate volume of honeyUniformity & accurate volume of honey 55
Firmness of set (not runny but spreadable)Firmness of set (not runny but spreadable)
2020
Texture of granulation (smooth & fine)Texture of granulation (smooth & fine) 2020
Absence of impurities, including frothAbsence of impurities, including froth
1515
Uniform honey in all containers of the entryUniform honey in all containers of the entry
10 10
ColorColor 1010
Flavor & aromaFlavor & aroma 1515
TOTAL: TOTAL:
100100
Problems and CommentsProblems and Comments(Creamed Honey)(Creamed Honey)
Firmness (too firm/not firm enough)Firmness (too firm/not firm enough)
Uneven granulationUneven granulation
Liquid front presentLiquid front present
Improper fill depthImproper fill depth
Pollen, lint, air bubbles or debrisPollen, lint, air bubbles or debris
Scratched caps, defective jarsScratched caps, defective jars
Chunk Comb HoneyChunk Comb Honey
Uniformity/cleanliness/general appearanceUniformity/cleanliness/general appearance
3030
Freedom from impurities & granulationFreedom from impurities & granulation 2020
Quality of the liquid honeyQuality of the liquid honey 2525
Quality & neatness of comb honeyQuality & neatness of comb honey 2020
Uniform & accurate volume of honeyUniform & accurate volume of honey
55
TOTAL: TOTAL: 100100
Problems and CommentsProblems and Comments(Chunk Comb – Comb Phase)(Chunk Comb – Comb Phase)
Uniform thickness of combUniform thickness of comb
Neatness of cutNeatness of cut
Comb orientation (tilt of cells)Comb orientation (tilt of cells)
Freedom from pollenFreedom from pollen
White cappings desirableWhite cappings desirable
Problems and CommentsProblems and Comments(Chunk Comb – Liquid Phase)(Chunk Comb – Liquid Phase)
High moisture (>18.6%)High moisture (>18.6%)
Improper fill depth (fill to bead)Improper fill depth (fill to bead)
CrystallizationCrystallization
Air bubbles, wax flakes, pollen, lint Air bubbles, wax flakes, pollen, lint
Fermentation odor, smoke, Bee-GoFermentation odor, smoke, Bee-Go
Cut Comb in Plastic Cut Comb in Plastic BoxesBoxesAccuracy & neatness of cut edges of combAccuracy & neatness of cut edges of comb
2020
Uniform depth & filling of honey cellsUniform depth & filling of honey cells
2020
Complete, uniform & clean cappingsComplete, uniform & clean cappings
2020
Quality & uniformity of honeyQuality & uniformity of honey
2020
Freedom from leakage & general appearanceFreedom from leakage & general appearance
2020
TOTAL: TOTAL: 100 100
Problems and CommentsProblems and Comments((Cut CombCut Comb))
Size & uniform thickness of combSize & uniform thickness of comb
Neatness of cutNeatness of cut
Travel stainTravel stain
Improper drainage (leakage)Improper drainage (leakage)
Wax flakesWax flakes
Pollen cellsPollen cells
Section Comb HoneySection Comb Honey(Wood or Round)(Wood or Round)
Suitability, uniformity & cleanliness of sectionsSuitability, uniformity & cleanliness of sections
1515
Completeness, uniformity & cleanliness of cappingsCompleteness, uniformity & cleanliness of cappings
3030
Uniform & completely filled honey cellsUniform & completely filled honey cells
3030
Quality & uniformity of honeyQuality & uniformity of honey 1515
Weight & completeness of attachment of combWeight & completeness of attachment of comb
1010
TOTAL: TOTAL:
100 100
Problems and CommentsProblems and Comments(Section Comb Honey)(Section Comb Honey)
Incomplete attachment to sectionIncomplete attachment to section
Non-uniform thickness of combNon-uniform thickness of comb
Incomplete cappingIncomplete capping
Travel stains, excess propolisTravel stains, excess propolis
LeakageLeakage
Art Design in BeeswaxArt Design in Beeswax(Molded)(Molded)
Color between straw & canary yellowColor between straw & canary yellow
2525
Cleanliness (free from honey & Cleanliness (free from honey &
impurities)impurities) 2525
Novelty of molded itemNovelty of molded item
2525
Neatness of workmanshipNeatness of workmanship 2525
TOTAL: TOTAL: 100 100
Beeswax CandlesBeeswax Candles
Color between straw & canary yellowColor between straw & canary yellow
25 25
Cleanliness (free from honey & impurities)Cleanliness (free from honey & impurities)
25 25
Freedom from cracking, shrinking & marksFreedom from cracking, shrinking & marks
25 25
Neatness of workmanshipNeatness of workmanship 2525
TOTAL: TOTAL: 100 100
Problems and CommentsProblems and Comments(Beeswax)(Beeswax)
Shrinkage due to improper coolingShrinkage due to improper cooling
Unnatural odors (e.g., cigarette smoke)Unnatural odors (e.g., cigarette smoke)
Edges not smoothedEdges not smoothed
Dust, debris, wax flakesDust, debris, wax flakes
Ideal color: straw to canary yellowIdeal color: straw to canary yellow
Beekeeping Beekeeping Photograph,Photograph,
Drawing or PaintingDrawing or PaintingOriginalityOriginality 2525
Technical meritTechnical merit 2525
Educational meritEducational merit 2525
Framed displayFramed display 2525
TOTAL:TOTAL: 100 100
Gift Basket or HiveGift Basket or HiveProducts DisplayProducts Display
OriginalityOriginality 2525
Eye appeal & neatnessEye appeal & neatness
2525
Suitability of containers & contentsSuitability of containers & contents
2525
Quality of contentsQuality of contents 2525
TOTAL: TOTAL: 100 100
OriginalityOriginality 2525
Neatness of workmanshipNeatness of workmanship 2525
Educational meritEducational merit
2525
Eye appealEye appeal
2525
TOTAL:TOTAL: 100 100
Beekeeping CraftBeekeeping Craft
PreparingPreparingApiary ProductsApiary Productsfor Exhibition for Exhibition
PreparingPreparingLiquid HoneyLiquid Honeyfor Exhibition for Exhibition
• Use fully-capped frames of honey Use fully-capped frames of honey
• Press honey and store in closed Press honey and store in closed containers containers
• Warm honey to 145°F in heated Warm honey to 145°F in heated water water
• Strain honey through nylon Strain honey through nylon
• Cool honey to 130°F, let bubbles Cool honey to 130°F, let bubbles rise rise
Preparing the HoneyPreparing the Honey
• Use new, washed jars with no Use new, washed jars with no defects defects
• Run out 1 lb. of honey Run out 1 lb. of honey
• Tilt jar, fill with small stream Tilt jar, fill with small stream down inside wall of jar down inside wall of jar
• Fill to bead (1/4" from top) Fill to bead (1/4" from top)
• Check lid for defects, scratches or Check lid for defects, scratches or debris; tighten firmly debris; tighten firmly
Filling the JarsFilling the Jars
• Place jars in sunny location Place jars in sunny location
• After several days, check for: After several days, check for:
• Ring of foam on honey surface Ring of foam on honey surface -- remove with toothpick -- remove with toothpick
• Debris on lid liner Debris on lid liner -- remove with clean, damp -- remove with clean, damp cloth cloth
• Repeat procedure several times Repeat procedure several times before displaying honeybefore displaying honey
Final PreparationsFinal Preparations
Preparing Beeswax Preparing Beeswax for Exhibition for Exhibition
• Use only capping wax Use only capping wax
• Wash cappings and place in Wash cappings and place in sack until thoroughly dry sack until thoroughly dry
• Melt cappings over heated Melt cappings over heated waterwater
• Skim debris from surface Skim debris from surface
• Filter wax through cloth into Filter wax through cloth into block molds for future use block molds for future use
Preparing the WaxPreparing the Wax
• Carefully remove dust and debris Carefully remove dust and debris from mold from mold
• Melt wax in double boiler at 185 °F Melt wax in double boiler at 185 °F
• Pour molten wax through filter Pour molten wax through filter into molds using one continuous into molds using one continuous pouring pouring
• As wax cools, add more wax to As wax cools, add more wax to insureinsure aa smooth, flat bottomsmooth, flat bottom
Molding the WaxMolding the Wax
• Carefully remove wax from moldCarefully remove wax from mold
• Remove seam if necessary Remove seam if necessary
• Clean and smooth bottom of entry Clean and smooth bottom of entry
Final Final Preparations Preparations
