What is the 4-H Meats Judging Contest? Have you been to your local meat market or grocery store lately and think you could choose the best cut of meat out of the case? Have you ever watched a live animal contest and thought you could choose what animals would provide the best meat products? This is your opportunity to put those skills to work. This contest tests the knowledge of youth in the placement of carcass and retail cut classes, carcass grading, and retail cut identification. Top teams earn the opportunity to compete at regional and national competitions.

Who can participate? You must be a currently enrolled WI 4-H member to participate in this contest.

• Junior – Age 8-13 as of January 1, 2025. Youth must be in or completed 3^rd grade, 8-year-old Cloverbuds cannot participate.
• Senior – Age 14-18 as of January 1, 2025. (Sr. team members cannot exceed grade 12, regardless of age)
• Grade 13 Members – WI 4-H members that are in the 13th grade are eligible to compete at this state contest as individuals but not as a member of a team.

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