At this year’s National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, IN the Tri-Valley FFA was well represented. The Meats Evaluation Career Development Team finished 12th in the National Contest. Team Participants were Ellie Kidwell, Tanner Vernon, and Kamryn Kreis. The team was coached by their FFA Advisor Mr. Brian Merce. Meats evaluation and technology is one of 25 career development event areas, covering jobs skills in everything from communications to mechanics. FFA members take a written exam that tests their knowledge of meat selection, storage, cooking, nutrition and safety. Members identify cuts of beef, pork or lamb by retail trade name and prime cut identification. Participants become not only better agriculturalists but also better consumers. The team is pictured above.
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