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Kansas State University Meat Science welcomed nearly 100 youth contestants to the Inaugural K-State Invitational Meat Judging Contest on Saturday, April 5, at the Meat Lab in Weber Hall. Designed to offer a top-tier judging experience, the contest and workout included 12 classes, 90+ retail identification cuts, and seven sets of questions—providing participants with an excellent opportunity to strengthen their evaluation skills.
Contestants represented 17 Kansas counties and traveled from as far as Illinois, Colorado, Oklahoma, and Kentucky to take part in the event.
The contest was organized and hosted by Erin Beyer, the Meat Science graduate students, and the 2025 K-State Meat Judging Team members, whose dedication and hard work made the event a success. Big thanks to everyone who helped make this contest a great experience for all involved.