Missouri 4-H State Meats Judging Contest Results In

The University of Missouri Extension 4-H State Meats Judging Contest drew 45 competing 4-H members from across the state last month.

Held in partnership with the MU Meat Science program, the competition provided youths the opportunity to hone their judging skills and explore career and educational opportunities, said Maria Calvert, MU Extension state 4-H agriculture educator.

Results – Junior division (ages 8-13)

Teams:

First: Jasper County 1

Second: Osage County

Third: Monroe County

Individuals:

First, Brooke Stevens, Jasper County

Second, Faith Calvin, Jasper County

Third, Lydia Hoyt, Audrain County

Fourth, Blake Steen, Osage County

Fifth, Kelby Corneau, Laclede County

Sixth, Robert Quinn, Monroe County

Seventh, Josie Schulte, Osage County

Eighth, Lyla Porter, Platte County

Ninth, Grant Egger, Jasper County

10th, Jackson Anibal, Jasper County

Results – Senior division (ages 14-18)

Teams:

First, Audrain County A

Second, Laclede County

Third, Moniteau County

Individuals:

First, Clayton Jennings, Audrain County

Second, Dylan Hoyt, Audrain County

Third, Carsyn Petree, Moniteau County

Fourth, Libby Shaver, Laclede County

Fifth, Molly Archer, Laclede County

Sixth, Aaron Carter, Audrain County

Seventh, Paige Wittman, Moniteau County

Eighth Mason Rohan, Audrain County

Ninth, Callie Jennings, Audrain County

10th, Kate Robnett, Audrain County

The members of the championship team from Audrain County will represent Missouri at the National 4-H Meats Judging Contest held in the fall as part of the American Royal.

Youths in the meat judging program develop key life skills to aid in their future career success and success as lifelong consumers, Calvert said. One hundred percent of participants indicate that they are educated consumers of agricultural products and are seeking to learn more; 91% are comfortable sharing their knowledge of agriculture with others; 97% feel they are advocates for the agriculture industry. A majority (63%) said their involvement in this project area and contest has encouraged them to continue their education in a related field. After competing, more than 60% of the youths expressed that they had more knowledge in the areas of carcass judging, cuts judging, meats judging terminology and giving reasons than prior to the contest.

Major support for Missouri 4-H agriculture and natural resources programs is provided by the Missouri 4-H Foundation in partnership with Bass Pro Shops, Corteva Agriscience, Crader Distributing Co., FCS Financial, Missouri Association of Meat Processors, Missouri Farm Bureau, Missouri Holstein Association, Eunice Campbell and Robert E. “Bud” Hertzog, D.V.M.