OVERVIEW
Poultry Evaluation Career Development Event simulates learning activities related to production and management, processing, marketing, food safety, and poultry product quality. The 2026 Virginia Youth Poultry Evaluation Contest will serve as the Official State 4-H and FFA Poultry Evaluation Contests. 

ELIGIBILITY
Each team will be comprised of four members. All four individual scores will contribute to the total team score. Junior division is contestants in grades 6-9, Senior division will be in grades 9-12.

2026 CONTEST INFORMATION
Contest Date: April 24, 2026
Registration: Coming soon
Location: Rockingham County Fair Grounds 
Poultry Scantron Form (FFA Contest)

Virginia Contest Componets:
Written Exam
Parts ID
Bone-in Products
Boneless Products
Egg Interior and Exterior Grading
Carcass Part Grading
Judging Classes (2 sets of reasons for seniors, none for juniors)