Meats Judging
State 4-H Contest: April 20, 2024, Gainesville
- Am. Meat Science Association Judging Info/Help
- 4-H Judging Section - Other Meat Judging Resources
- State 4-H Meats Judging Contest, 2022
- Retail ID Pictures and Descriptions (pdf)
(Linked from "Other Meat Judging Resources" page.)
Much of the information learned in Meats Judging is applicable to day-to-day life, even if the youth pursues a career outside of agriculture. Not only do youth evaluate and compare beef,
pork, and lamb carcasses and their wholesale cuts, but also learn retail cut identification and factors affecting meat quality.
The State 4-H & FFA Meats Judging Contest is held in Gainesville at UF's Meats Science Center. To help prepare for the State contest, a Meats Judging Clinic is offered in January for 4-H and FFA where youth receive instruction and experience a small practice contest.
Associated Links
- Meat Retail Cut Identification Codes
- Retail ID answer sheet
- Meat Judging Resources
- Directions to Animal Sciences Building
- Help with Judging Cards
- Gainesville Motels
- National 4-H Meat Evaluation & ID Contest (KS)
- Western National 4-H Meats Judging (CO)
Practice Classes
- 2002 Retail ID (PowerPoint)
- 2001 Retail ID (PowerPoint)
- Beef Carcasses (PowerPoint)
- Beef Ribs (PowerPoint)
- Beef Rounds (PowerPoint)
- More Meats Judging Practice Classes