Missouri 4-H
4-H Center for Youth Development

2. Nominations must be made by 4-H personnel on the form provided and received in the State 4‑ H Office prior to July 15th. The County 4-H Staff must sign the form.

3. A member is limited to ONE DEMONSTRATION in the 4-H Division. Team demonstrations may consist of no more than three (3) members, however, please refer to specialty contests, which may have more stringent regulations. Complete only one form per team demonstration. List the primary contact under the pertinent information section of the form and then include the other team members’ name and complete mailing address in the space provided. They will be assigned a date and time as a “team,” not as individuals.

4. Demonstrations involving firearms, live animals, open flames, and/or other unusual circumstances must receive special approval from the State 4-H Office prior to the Fair by calling Patty at 573-882-1441.

5. 4-H'ers selected to demonstrate will be asked to give date preferences. The demonstration schedule is also posted on the Missouri 4-H website after August 1.

6. Demonstrators must provide their own ingredients, equipment and props. An electric outlet, demonstration table and easel will be provided by the State Fair.

7. General demonstrations should not exceed 10 minutes in length.

8. Lamb related demonstrations – any lamb related demonstration presented will receive a monetary award from the Missouri Sheep Producers.

DEMONSTRATIONS AN/OR ILLUSTRATED TALKS

4-H Electric Theatre Demonstrations

Eight (8) demonstrations per county.

4‑H members of any age may demonstrate in the Electric Theatre. All demonstrations must use electricity.

4‑H General Demonstrations

Eight (8) demonstrations per county.

Demonstrations and illustrated talks may be on any topic or project area. General demonstrations are those where the 4-H’er shows and tells others how to do something. These demonstrations last 5-10 minutes and are usually more formal than working demonstrations. 4-H’ers presenting general demonstrations at the State Fair will be on the 4-H Show-Me Stage or other designated area and will use a microphone.

Working Demonstrations

Four (4) demonstrations per county.

Demonstrations may be on any topic or project. In a working demonstration, the 4‑H member works continuously on an item, or shows a particular skill. Members do not give a formal talk while they work, but respond to questions from fair‑goers. Members should bring enough material so they can work for about 30 minutes. A poster giving the topic of the demonstration and the 4‑H member's name can be displayed on the demonstration table.

Specialty Contests

Egg Contest

Two demonstrations per county with one from ages 8-13 and one from age 14 and over. The winner in the 14 or older division will represent Missouri at the national contest in Louisville; travel, overnight expenses will be covered. Specific rules apply. Contestants 14 and over should have their sights set on the larger competition at Louisville, which is very keen. Lyons and/or Manhart would be glad to provide critique and encouragement for the Missouri winner to help perfect a winning demonstration for the national level.

For a full set of rules including judging criteria, go to http://national4hpoultryandegg.psu.edu/

General rules for contestants:

· Demonstrate the preparation of egg dish and present information showing knowledge of eggs, nutritional value, preparation, storage, function, grading-sizing, versatility, and economics of cooking with eggs.

· Present a finished product for judges’ sampling, and a recipe handout for the judges.

· Demonstration is to be no more than 12 minutes in duration.

· No team demonstrations.

· Recipe must contain 1 whole egg per serving if classified as a salad or main dish, ½ egg per serving if an appetizer, snack, dessert or beverage.

Contacts

Jesse Lyons

UMC Animal Science Extension

S-103 Animal Sciences Center

Columbia, Missouri 65211

573-882-0247

lyonsj@missouri.edu

Jo Manhart

Missouri Egg Council

1000 West Nifong, Building 1

Columbia, Missouri 65203

573-874-3138

jmanhart@juno.com

Pork Contest

Six (6) demonstrations per county, with two from age 8‑10, two from age 11-13, and two from age 14 or over.

Members must be enrolled in Foods or Swine project. Demonstration may be on any facet of pork, including food, nutrition, productions practices, or by-products. (Animals may not be used.) Demonstration topics should be challenging and exhibit contestant’s knowledge as well as presentation skills.

First‑place winners may not enter the following year, unless they are eligible to compete in a different age category. Team demonstrations, by teams of no more than two, are allowed only in the 8-10 year division. Three places are awarded in each age category. Three plaques will be awarded in each age category. The Missouri Pork Producers Association sponsors contest.

International Topic Demonstrations

Two (2) demonstrations per county, with one from age 8-13 and one from age 14 or older.

Team demonstrations are allowed. Members must earn a blue ribbon at the county level on any demonstration that relates to an international topic. Members can be enrolled in any 4-H project. Demonstrations can be about an item that is made in another country, used in another country, or originates from another country. Demonstrations should be 7-10 minutes in length. The best demonstrations will include a lot of information about the place where the item originates and the people who use the item. If the item made is a food item, a copy of the recipe, nutrition information and a sample of the food should be given to judges. Winners from previous years may compete again. This contest is sponsored by the Missouri 4-H Global Education Program.

Agri‑Missouri Foods Contest

Three entries per county, with one from age 8‑10, one from age 11-13 and one from age 14 and over.

Demonstrations should be 7-10 minutes in length. No team demonstrations allowed. Members do not have to be enrolled in any specific project. The demonstration must use a food product produced by a Missouri company or producers, give background information on the company or producer, and provide nutrition and preparation information. The demonstration will also be judged for presentation and speaking ability. A copy of the recipe and a sample of the food should be given to judges. All contestants will receive Agri‑Missouri items. Missouri Department of Agriculture sponsors the event. Awards will be given 30 minutes after the last demonstration in the Electric Theater.

A copy of the Agri-Missouri Buyer’s Guide is available from the Missouri Department of Agriculture online by going to http://www.agrimissouri.com/buyersguide.html. This is a listing of Missouri made, grown, or produced products.

Soyfoods Contest

Up to six (6) entries per county with no more than two from ages 8-10; two from ages 11-3 and two from age 14 and over.

No team demonstrations are allowed. Demonstrators can prepare any recipe that contains soyfoods. (Winning recipes from the previous year’s contest may not be used.) Demonstrations should be at least 5 minutes in length, but no longer than 20 minutes. Examples of allowed soyfoods and minimums that recipe must utilize are as follows:

Soy Oil 1/2 cup Tofu 1/2 cup

Whole Soybeans (green or dried) 1/2 cup Roasted Soy Nuts 1/2 cup

Soy Flour 1/3 cup Soy Margarine 1/2 cup

Soy Grits 1/4 cup Soy Milk 1/2 cup

Soy Nut Butter 1/4 cup Soy Sauce* 3 Tsp

*only if used with another soyfood

Demonstrators will be judged on the contestant’s knowledge of soyfoods (use in recipes and benefits of using soyfoods) and presentation skills. Also exhibiting general knowledge of soybean production in Missouri would be beneficial. Copies of the recipe used in the demonstration and a sample of the finished product should be given to the judges. All participants will receive a gift and a certificate of participation. First place in each category will also be awarded a plaque and a savings bond.

For any questions regarding the contest or to get an informational packet to help you develop an idea for a demonstration, please contact the Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council at 1-800-MOBEAN-1 or by e-mail at mosoy@mosoy.org. The Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council sponsors the contest.

NOTE: The Missouri Sheep Producers will provide special monetary recognition for any demonstrator presenting a general or working demonstration about lamb, wool, or sheep. The title of the demonstration must include a specific reference to sheep to qualify.

4-H Chicken Bar-B-Q Contest

Monday, August 16, 2010

9:30 a.m. to Noon

East of the 4-H Building

Missouri State Fairgrounds, Sedalia, Missouri

Jesse Lyons, Chair 573-882-6754

Registration Form

Who can enter? Any 4-H member in the state enrolled in any 4-H project, if between the ages of 13‑18 (as of January 1). Pre-registration will be due through the local extension center no later than July 1.

1. Each contestant will prepare using charcoal barbeque grilling techniques, four (4) 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 pound chicken halves provided to them by the contest monitors.

2. There will be a 2 1/2 hour time limit on the preparation of the chicken. Contestant is to turn in the cooked product at or before the end of the stated cooking time. Two barbequed halves will be presented to the judges on plates without garnishes. Plates will be provided.

3. Charcoal and lighter fluid will be available, although contestants may bring their own charcoal and fluid. Self-starting charcoal may not be used. Barbeque grills will be available for the contestants if one is requested during pre-registration. Contestants may use their own grills provided the grill grid area is approximately 350 to 400 square inches.

4. The contestant must furnish including sauce all other equipment and supplies. Sauce may be commercial or private recipe. Recipe of sauce such as brand or major ingredient must be provided to the judges.

5. The chicken will be provided to the contestant at the starting time. The contestant may not inject fluid or sauce into the chicken. Baskets may not be used for turning.

6. Contestants will be scored on barbeque skills as demonstrated while preparing, cooking the chicken, and by sensory evaluation of the finished product.

7. Contestants may have one adult (leader or parent) as a coach supervising and assisting during set up, although cooking and product handling is restricted to the contestant.

8. Ribbons will be awarded. Winning contestant who is 14-18 years old as of January 1 of the current year will qualify for the National 4-H Chicken Barbeque Demonstration Contest in Louisville, Kentucky in November.

Contact Information

Mary Jo Williams

williamsmj@missouri.edu

573-882-3226

Last Revised 11/3/09

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