FCH Project Information Food & Nutrition
4-H Food Show
This is an individual contest in which a 4-H member prepares a dish in one of the contest categories and presents it to a panel of judges. They also share with the judges information that they have learned through their project in Foods and Nutrition.
The Palo Pinto County 4-H Food Show will be held on Sunday, October 16, 2022. Entry deadline is Friday, October 7, 2022. The complete guidelines and entry forms are available below:
4-H Food Challenge
From a set of predetermined ingredients provided, teams of 3 to 4 4-H members must develop a recipe and prepare the dish within 40 minutes. Teams then make a presentation to a judging panel, explaining the preparation steps, serving size, food safety concerns, nutrition value and cost of the dish.
The Palo Pinto County 4-H Food Challenge will be held on Sunday, November 6, 2022. Entry deadline is Monday, October 24, 2022. You can submit your entry by calling the Extension office at 940-659-1228.
2022 Palo Pinto County Food Challenge Guide
Educational Resources that May be used by Teams:
Fight Bac – Food Safety Resource
FCH Quiz Bowl
The Quiz Bowl involves teams of three or four members. Two teams compete against each other at one time, answering questions related to the subject matter with the use of an electronic buzzer system.
Palo Pinto County will be able to send multiple teams to the District 3 4-H Contest which will be Monday, May 1, 2023 in Vernon. Entries are due by April 14, 2023. Contact the Palo Pinto County Extension Office at 940-659-1228 to enter your team.
2021-2022 FCH Quiz Bowl Study Guide
