Re: Non-GPC weigh off

Darren,
   Usually those "truck scales" are certified as they use them to  buy/sell 
goods. There is no such thing as a scale certified for pumpkin  weighoffs. The 
scale is certified by an agency usually government (in Idaho its  the Bureau 
of Weights and Measures). They inspect the scale and prove that the  readings 
are accurate. When they came and certified my inline scale it had to  read 
within 1/2 pound of the actual weight at 1000#. (they even allowed less  variance 
at lower weights).The "truck scales are typically only  calibrated in 10 pound 
increments. If it is certified, and the pumpkin is  sound I would say it is 
"official". 
Brian
 
In a message dated 10/5/2008 2:56:25 P.M. Mountain Daylight Time,  
ues@charter.net writes:

Thanks  for the replies.  This is almost exactly the scenario I've got. I  am
the only one involved in this weigh-off who even knew what an Atlantic  Giant
was, so finding a qualified judge is pretty much out of the  question.  I
know the fruit was good since it was practically flawless  from a "soundness"
standpoint, but that was definitely not a certified  scale for pumpkin
weigh-offs.  They actually had me set the pumpkin on  the truck scale at our
local co-op.  So that means I have an Est.  weight pumpkin, right?
Thanks for the info guys, you're  awesome!

Darren

-----Original Message-----
From:  owner-pumpkins@hort.net [o*@hort.net] On Behalf  Of
Tom
Sent: Sunday, October 05, 2008 4:23 PM
To:  pumpkins@hort.net
Subject: RE: Non-GPC weigh off

Darren,
It is a  major misconception that all official pkns must be weighed at  GPC
sanctioned weigh offs.
You need a certified scale, witnesses, an AG  rep is the best choice and
someone to judge the pkn making sure it is not  damaged.
The GPC rules apply ONLY to GPC sanctioned weigh offs, recent  history has
shown us that you can weigh your fruit anywhere and get  official status.
Congrats on your new PB.
Tom

-----Original  Message-----
From: owner-pumpkins@hort.net [o*@hort.net]  On Behalf Of
Darren Oliveri
Sent: Sunday, October 05, 2008 11:54  AM
To: pumpkins@hort.net
Subject: Non-GPC weigh off

Hey  all,

I had a new PB this year with 500lbs.  Very fun.  We had  a local big pumpkin
contest this year but it's not an Atlantic Giant  weigh-off.  This is only my
2nd year and it's the first time I had one  weighed.  My question is, is this
weight considered official,   and what do you all do with your pumpkins at
the end of the  year?

Thanks,
Darren

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