MT. ZION, Ill. — Beyond the heavy slate of livestock shows at county and state fairs, there are many contest categories to choose from such as photography, quilting, baking and others. Barb Janes of Mt. Zion has tried a little bit of everything.
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Exhibitor focuses on award-winning veggies
Barb Janes with some of the vegetables from her garden. She has been entering her tomatoes into contests at the Illinois State Fair for a number of years.
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