2008 4-H Meat Judging Information 2008 Texas 4-H Meat Judging & Identification Contest General Rules & Guidelines 2008 Texas 4-H Meat Judging & Identification Contest - Intermediates 2008 Texas 4-H Meat Judging & Identification Contest - Seniors Meat Judging Calendar Meat Judging Links Practice Contests Meat Judging Resources Retail ID On-line Training Meat Judging On-line Training Meat Judging at Aggiemeat.tamu.edu New Scantron Card for Texas 4-H Meat Judging (PDF file) Many young agriculturalists in Texas are already in the production of meat products through exhibiting market steers, swine, sheep, and goats at junior livestock competitions. Through participation in judging contests and other leadership contests, agents, leaders, and youth learn valid, science-based information to consider when evaluating and making decisions, as well as learning proper meat storage and handling procedures. Education of youth will provide future Texans with knowledge and expertise to purchase safe, nutritious meat products. It will also give future agricultural and food industry leaders a broader view of the livestock industry.