March 29, 2024

Vegetables growers honored in Iowa State Fair contests

Vegetable growers from across the state competed in the Garden Vegetable Contest judged Aug. 16 of the 2016 Iowa State Fair.

Complete results below:

Beans — Snap, Green

Fourth place: Dennis Terlouw, of Newton

Carrot — Half Long Type

Fourth place: Jacob Van Manen, of Kellogg

Eggplant — Black Beauty

Third place: Dennis Terlouw, of Newton

Peppers — Sweet, Green, Bell Type

Second place: Dennis Terlouw, of Newton

Fourth place: Jacob Van Manen, of Kellogg

Sweet Corn — Yellow

Second place: Jacob Van Manen, of Kellogg

Sweet Corn — Yellow & White

First place: Jacob Van Manen, of Kellogg

Sweet Corn — White

First place: Jacob Van Manen, of Kellogg

Pumpkins — Any Other Jack-O-Lantern Type

Second place: Dennis Terlouw, of Newton

Winter Squash —
Spaghetti

First place: Dennis Terlouw, of Newton

Tomatoes — Yellow or Golden

Second place: Dennis Terlouw, of Newton

Melons — Cantaloupe or Muskmelon

Second place: Jacob Van Manen, of Kellogg

Melons — Watermelon, Round

Second place: Jacob Van Manen, of Kellogg