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Impact Report

For plan Youth Development (Colfax County)
Date November 3, 2011, 11:13 pm
For Objective Short-term Show short-term objectives
Impact Report 4-H Favorite Food Show The Favorite Food Show contest is open to all novice, junior and senior age 4-H members regardless of their area of project enrollment. Preparation for the contest includes choosing a favorite recipe with nutritional value, learning to make the recipe with ease, choosing the appropriate table service and centerpiece, practicing proper food safety habits, and learning the nutritional value of the recipe. One junior age 4-H’er competed in favorite foods at the county level competition held in Cimarron the first week of June. Beforehand, individual guidance was given to the 4-H’er and her parent in preparation for her first competition. The home economist coordinated the contest with the Cimarron Schools and critiqued the contestant’s presentation based on the quality of the favorite food, the table setting and display, knowledge of nutrition and food safety as it related to the favorite food and her presentation skills. Feedback was then given to the 4-H’ers and her parent in preparation for their next level of competition. The home economist also served as coordinator and superintendent of the NE District Favorite Food Show held in Raton. Two other home economists from the district assisted the home economist in this effort. To prepare for the contest, the home economist sent correspondence to all NE District 4-H counties along with updated score sheets and rules; secured judges and arranged for contest facilities; and prepared contestant recipe booklets, score sheets and a contestant schedule for the actual contest held on June 22nd. A total of four junior age and two novice age 4-H’ers competed the first afternoon of district contests. Four counties – Harding, Santa Fe, Union and Colfax - were represented in the contest. Response from the parents, 4-H’ers and agents was positive. On the state level, the home economist once again served as contest co-superintendent with the Union County Home Economist. Input from the State 4-H Home Economics Specialist was also given to prepare contest schedules, recipe booklets, and score sheets before the contest. Upon arrival at the state contest held during State 4-H Conference in Las Cruces, the three senior age contestants were given a brief orientation before proceeding to set up their display tables and prepare their favorite food. The home economist gave directions to the three contest judges and assisted them and the contestants during the judging process. Score sheets were tabulated and reviewed with the judges as they made their final decision for high point individual placing. This year’s contestants, representing Union, San Juan and Hidalgo counties, increased their nutritional knowledge, sharpened their public speaking skills, gained confidence in the development of new food preparation skills, and used their creativity to prepare their contest displays.