Two Escambia County teenagers positioned within the 4-H Tailgating Contest just lately on the UF/IFAS Animal Sciences Beef Unit on the College of Florida in Gainesville.
Brooke Hoomes positioned third within the pork class, and Addie Manning positioned second in shrimp. They each earned a $1,000 school scholarship.
Grilling contributors competed in one among 4 classes: beef, pork, rooster and shrimp. Contributors created desk shows to point out off their recipes and creativity and have been judged on their grilling skills. As well as, their information was put to the check with questions from judges on meals and hearth security in addition to meat alternatives.
“4-H helps our youth achieve the information and expertise they want for his or her future. Whether or not they’re curious about science, know-how, meals or public talking, now we have initiatives that may profit everybody and assist them give again to their group,” stated UF/IFAS Extension Escambia director Nick Simmons.
“The tailgating contest allowed them to suppose exterior the field, but additionally taught them vital meals and hearth security guidelines. All Escambia County contributors have discovered a lot from this competitors and have taken house new expertise to share with their households,” Simmons added.
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