State 4-H & FFA Meats Evaluation Contest
Saturday, February 28, 2026
Virginia Tech — Blacksburg, Virginia
Contest Details
Event Overview
The State 4-H and FFA Meats Evaluation Contest provides youth with the opportunity
to demonstrate knowledge and practical skills related to meat identification,
grading, and evaluation.
Entry Fees:
$15 per contestant (single contest)
$20 per contestant (dual-entered youth)
Lunch will be provided for all contestants.
All contestants must provide their own frock, hair net, and hard hat.
These are required to enter the meats lab and are not provided by contest administration.
Registration Deadline:
Monday, February 17, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Contest Contact
Katherine E. Carter
Extension Youth Animal Science Specialist
Litton-Reaves Hall, Room 380
175 West Campus Dr.
Blacksburg, VA 24061
Email:
carterke@vt.edu
Phone: 540-231-2257
Fax: 540-231-3010
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