District IV 4-H Meats Judging and Identification

Date: April 25, 2020

Location: Rosenthal Meat Science Center, Texas A&M University Campus

Entry/Registration Deadline: April 3, 2020

Entry Fee: $10.00

Schedule: Tentative
7:30 a.m. Registration
8:00 a.m. Contest Begins  (Lunch is not provided)
1:00 p.m. Awards Presentation (Subject to change)

Location:  Rosenthal Meat Science & Technology Center
488 Olsen Blvd
College Station, TX

http://aggiemap.tamu.edu/?Bldg=1505

Eligibility:  Participants MUST be currently enrolled in 4-H through 4-H Connect and pay applicable entry fees for EACH discipline. Participants MUST be academically eligible according to UIL rules to compete on the day of the contest.  Agents please verify 4-H members eligibility prior to approving entries.

Academic Eligibility of Participants:  According to the Texas Education Code, a 4-H member must be deemed “eligible” to compete in an event that takes place on a weekday or weekend.  All 4-H youth, including youth in public, private, and/or home school must adhere to the following guidelines regarding extracurricular activities and academic eligibility:

• Complete a “Declaration of Eligibility Form”
  OR
• Name of 4-H member must appear on a list of eligible students to participate in a specific extracurricular activity signed by the school principal or designee.Age Divisions:
  Junior – 8 years old & in the 3^rd grade through 5^th grade
  Intermediate – 6^th grade through 8^th grade
  Senior – 9^th grade through 12^th grade

  Registration: Registration will open March 2^nd and close at midnight April 3^rd.  NO late entries – NO exceptions.

  NO limit on number of teams or individuals a county may enter.  If the county has multiple teams, please denote team names on 4-H Connect using this structure:  (County Name) Jr./Int./Sr. Team #1 – – – – Bowie Junior Team #1

  ALL county packets must be picked up by the County Extension Agent, Coach or other adult representative at one time.  Once information sheet is completed the county representative will return it to the check-in table.

  Awards:  Rosettes will be awarded for 1^st through 5^th place for individual and teams in each age category in each division (beef, lamb/goat, swine and reasons).

  ONLY the top 3 SENIOR teams and top 3 SENIOR individuals (if not part of a team) qualify for state.   
   
  Additional awards may be presented depending upon donor support.

  Auxiliary Aids or Special Accommodations:  if you need any type of auxiliary aid or special accommodations to participate in this program or have questions about the physical access provided, please contact the Denita Young at 972-952-9252 or djyoung@ag.tamu.edu or Hurley Miller at 972-952-9623 or hurley.miller@ag.tamu.edu at least two (2) weeks prior to the program or note such needs when registering on 4-H Connect.

  Description/Objectives:

• Learn to Identify and evaluate meat cuts of Beef, Swine, and Sheep
• Learn to critically evaluate meat cuts and defend this evaluation with written reasons
• Learn to work as a team in accomplishing shared goals

Class Description and Contest Guidelines:

http://agrilife.org/4hmeat/texas-4-h-meat-judging-rules-guidelines/ 

Contestants will bring with them to the contest:

• Hard hat
• Frock
• Hair net
• Clipboard
• PencilsMeats Judging Resources and Information:

  http://texas4-H.tamu.edu/projects/meat-science/

  Meats Judging and Identification Contest Rules (state): be mindful of date on rules – may not be updated

  http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/wp-content/uploads/roundup_meat_judging_contest_rules_2020.pdf.