Cotton Pickers World Series Contest

The Cotton Picking Championship in Blytheville, AR, features competitors from 8 Southern states vying for a $2000 prize, with $1000 for the top picker. Elijah Gordon becomes a favorite as the contest progresses. The winner is determined by the amount picked and the cleanliness of both the bushes and the crop. Elijah believes he has won and indeed secures the top prize.

What event are the cotton pickers competing in?

How much is the top prize for the Cotton Picking Championship?

Who is mentioned as one of the favorites in the contest?

What factors determine the winner of the contest?

What does Elijah Gordon believe he has earned at the end of the contest?