Date: Saturday, February 15, 2025
Location: Eckles Hall, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO (map)
The meat industry is an important component in Missouri agriculture. The Meat Identification and Judging Contest has been developed to encourage 4-H members to develop skills and abilities needed to enter and advance in careers in the meat industry. These activities are designed to encourage the development of broader analytical skills, critical thinking, the use and understanding of appropriate meat terminology, and the evaluation of meat animal products to optimize economic returns not only to them as producers, but to them as consumers as well.
This contest is open to all 4-H’ers. Registration is $25 per youth – no fee for coaches. Youth and coaches should register in 4-H Online between Dec. 27, 2024–Jan. 26, 2025. Late registration ($40) runs from Jan. 27–Feb. 3, 2025. No registrations will be accepted after Feb. 3, 2025.
Scantrons will be used for the 2025 contest. A sample is linked in the resources below.