4-H and FFA Meats Judging State Contest 2025

May 7, 2025

MSU Meat Lab

Contact: Autumn Converse

The Michigan 4-H Meats Judging Contest/FFA Meats Evaluation and Technology Career Development Event is a collaborative effort between Michigan 4-H and Michigan FFA. By participating, contestants show their ability to evaluate carcasses and identify meats. This contest will include individual and team competition. The contest will include three beef classes, three pork classes, identification of 20 retail cuts, yield grade and quality grade three beef carcasses and answer one set of questions. Additionally, 4-H members will give one set of oral reasons and FFA members will complete a multiple choice test.

2025 Meats Judging Contest Rules and Information - coming soon!

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