Orange 4 - H Teams Excel in Virginia Beef Challenge
By: Kaci Daniel, Extension Agent, 4 - H Youth Development, Virginia Cooperative Extension
Two Orange County teams competed in the Virginia Beef Challenge, held April 19 in Harrisonburg, VA. Teams were given shaved steak, a pantry of ingredients, and 40 minutes to create a dish. They then delivered a five - minute presentation about the nutrition of the dish and how beef fits into a healthy diet. The goals of this challenge are to provide opportunities for participants to exhibit their knowledge and skill when preparing and presenting beef, encourage participants to learn from other team members, foster participant public speaking skills, encourage leadership skill development, and give youth members the opportunity to participate in an exciting, competitive event focused on beef.
Juniors Kaid Altman, Sadie Garth, James Edward, Deizel Hitt, and Rachel DeBoer created a beef and vegetable stir - fry set atop caramelized pineapple rings and seasoned couscous. The delicious culinary demonstration earned them first place honors. Seniors Jonas Hitt, Thomas Garth, and Josiah Hitt also performed well. They sauteed their steak and plated it with a green salad to win second place in their division. Pardon the pun, but well done!
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