On August 30th 4-H kids gathered to have the first Ag Product ID practice of the new 2016-17 year. For the practice they had to answer what the product was as well as a question about the product. Some of the questions asked what region the products originated from, fat content, when it should be planted, and what type of blooms grew on it.
Pictured above, (R-L) County Extension Agent Chelsea Dorward times the participants; Matthew Murphy, Emily Murphy, Stephen Murphy, Laramie Crockett, and Timothy Murphy. They each have 40 seconds to answer the questions. They are allowed to view and smell the product, however they cannot touch it. This makes things difficult when trying to tell the difference between sour cream and yogurt. I thought it couldn’t be that hard and went through the test myself. I was wrong and missed a number of the questions. These kids read articles, study pictures, visit websites, and attend these practices to prepare for competitions.
Pictured above, Chelsea Dorward is reviewing the correct answers and probing for more questions the kids may have had. If you are interested in Ag Product ID, enrollment is open for 4-H, please call the Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Office at 254-435-2331 for more information.
