The Sevier County Extension Office would like to announce the 2022 Sevier County Dairy Foods Contest and the 2022 Sevier County Rice is Nice Contest. On March 14, 2022 youth from Sevier County may enter dishes for a chance to win.

For the Dairy Foods Contest, the top 4 winners from Arkansas will be entered into the State Contest. This event is sponsored during June Dairy Month by Arkansas Farm Bureau and the Arkansas Dairy Cooperative Association. The contest is divided into two categories: Main Dish and Party Ideas. Use of pasteurized milk and dairy foods (eggs, margarine, nondairy creamers and nondairy whipped toppings are NOT dairy foods). Look for the “Real” seal on dairy packages. The “Real” seal is your assurance of a real dairy food. Each county may enter one recipe in each of the two categories.

For the Rice is Nice Contest, the top 3 winners from Arkansas will be entered into the State Contest. This event is sponsored during July by Arkansas Farm Bureau Federation. The contest is divided into two categories: Main Dish and Party Ideas. Entrants may use long or medium grain white or brown U.S. grown rice, or U.S. grown aromatic rice. Use of riced vegetables and other rice pretenders will not be accepted.

Students enrolled in 4-H aged 9-19 or in the 4th through 12th grades as of Jan. 01, 2022, and living in Arkansas may enter. Home-schooled students may also enter. Entries must be approved by the county Extension agent. Each contestant must agree to participate in the state cook-off if his or her recipe is selected for the semifinals.

Sevier County’s contest will be held at the Adam’s Building of the UA Cossatot on Monday, March 14, 2022. Dishes may be dropped off between 7am and 9am. Judging will begin at 9am. Contestants will not be allowed in the room during judging; however, you will be notified after judging is complete. If you have any questions, please call the Sevier County Extension Office at 870-584-3013. For a full list of rules, please visit https://www.arfb.com.