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The team comprised of youth ages 14-18 included Jessica Conti, Hannah Schnupp, Ethan Thorne and Hannah Thorne. They earned the opportunity to compete at the national level contest after placing second at the state meat judging contest in April 2019. The team was coached by Brian Estevez, UF/IFAS Escambia County Extension 4-H Agent.
“I am extremely proud of the hard work this team put into preparing for this contest to represent Escambia County and the State of Florida,” said Brain Estevez, 4-H agent and meat judging coach.
Through the competition process, the team developed life skills through activities to understand the processing of beef, pork and lamb, including retail identification, factors relating to meat quality and cookery. Meat judging participants acquire knowledge and skills in meat identification and grading techniques and then apply those basic skills to the selection process. Participants then develop an understanding and appreciation of the basic scientific principles involved in eating and cooking quality, nutritional value and consumer appeal of meat. Members on the team also learn life skills such as decision -making, problem-solving and goal-setting.
During the trip to the national contest, the meat judging team participated in a mock contest at the University of Wyoming in Laramie, Wyo. The team also toured Colorado State University and visited with Dr. Katie Abrams, assistant professor in the Department of Journalism and Technical Communication. The Western National Roundup 4-H Meat Judging Contest was held in conjunction with the National Western Stock Show in Denver.
Brian added, “The meat judging teams would like to thank the many sponsors who helped make this trip a reality for our team. This kind of community support helps the Escambia County 4-H program remain successful. Thank you for supporting the youth in Escambia County and helping us place fourth at a national contest!”
(Pictured left to right): Coach Brian Estevez, Jessica Conti, Hannah Schnupp, Hannah Thorne, Ethan Thorne
(Pictured left to right): Jessica Conti, Hannah Thorne, Hannah Schnupp, Ethan Thorne, Coach Brian Estevez
(Pictured left to right): Hannah Schnupp, Ethan Thorne, Hannah Thorne, and Jessica Conti
(Pictured left to right): Hannah Schnupp, Ethan Thorne, Hannah Thorne, and Jessica Conti
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