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4-H BC Juniors

1. Colette S., Metchosin: Hazelnut Spread with Crepes
2. Safira E., Greenwood:  My Favourite Omelette
3. Vera H., Vanderhoof: Pavlova
4. Juliet D., Langley BC’s Best Lamb and Roast Vegetables
5. Summer W., Abbotsford:  Obstkuchen (Platz)
6. Scarlett J., Williams Lake: Honey Peach Pie
7. Holden F., Chilliwack: Blueberry Crisp
8. Tessa S., Barriere: Fresh Tomato Salsa
9. Brooklyn C., Baynes Lake: Jambalaya
10. Etta S., Big Lake Ranch: Etta’s Mess 

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4-H BC Seniors

1. Sava B., Victoria: Oven Glazed Duck and Kohlrabi Fries with a Garden Salad
2. Casey B., Chetwynd: Carrot Soup
3. Reine F., Rock Creek: Swiss Chard and Beef Quiche
4. Lucia J., 150 Mile House: BC Grass-Fed Beef Burgers and Homemade BBQ Sauce
5. Laura H., Prince George: BC Vegetable and Rice Stir Fry
6. Natalie V., Burnaby: Garden Fresh Pasta
7. Jacques J., Saanichton, Frangipani Fruit Tart
8. Riley K. Kamloops: Lemon Dill Lamb Kabobs with Tzatziki
9. Mac D., Langley: BC Blueberry Skillet Cake
10. Ella C., Williams Lake: Sheet Pan Shrimp Boil

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Grade 4-7 Students

1. Valentina Z., Surrey: Greek Bifteki with Roasted Potatoes and Baked Cinnamon Apples
2. Nicky E., Pitt Meadows: Pear-Cranberry Upside-Down Cake
3. Dahlia B., Sooke: West Coast Frittata
4. Emie R., Kelowna: Grandma's Plum Coffee Cake
5. Natalia D., Langley: Natalia's Gourmet Grilled Cheese
6. Penny W., Kelowna:  Garden Frittata
7. Piper G., Surrey: Grape Jelly and Quick Bread
8. Marcel M., Kelowna: Sharlotka Apple Cake
9. Kiera C., Kelowna: BC Veggie Mania Spaghetti Sauce
10. Yuka M., Vancouver: BC Raspberry Clafoutis

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Grade 8-12 Students

1. Jared W., Kelowna: Pork Steak with Potatoes and Homemade Caesar Salad
2. Avery Y., Kelowna:  Cajun Salmon with Apple Bacon Brussel Sprouts and Garlic Aioli
3. Jazmine J., Port Moody: Cream Cheese Lemon Bars
4. Ariel K., Vancouver: BC Heirloom Tomato Tart with Roasted Garlic Whipped Goat Cheese
5. Federica Z, Creamy Spinach Artichoke Tortellini, Vancouver
6. Cecilia V., Maple Ridge: Chocolate Cake

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In addition to winning cash prizes, Field to Fork Challenge winners will have the opportunity to attend the virtual Field to Fork Virtual 2021 Conference on November 13, 2021. From the comfort of their own kitchens, event attendees will learn from BC farmers about chicken, honey, and hazelnut farming and what it takes to bring these foods from farm to table. Attendees will participate in activities like honey tasting and hazelnut trivia, and watch educational farm videos. The highlight of the incredible full-day conference will be the online cooking lessons with BCAITC’s Chef Trevor Randle (and special guest, Lana Popham, BC Minister of Agriculture, Food, and Fisheries). Winners will receive expert instructions as they cook a delicious homegrown meal including:

• Main: Honey Mustard Chicken with Goat Cheese, Prosciutto Ham, and Balsamic Jus served with BC Hazelnut and Basil Pesto
• Sides: BC Potato Purée, Sautéed BC Carrots, and Kale Salad
• Dessert: Chocolate Pudding with BC Honey Candied Hazelnuts

Field to Fork Challenge winners will also have the incredible opportunity to have their winning recipes published! The recipes will be available in the 2nd Field to Fork Challenge Cookbook, available in print (limited quantities) and free online at www.4hbc.ca and www.bcaitc.ca starting in mid-December.

“The calibre of recipes submitted for this year’s challenge was outstanding,” said Aleda Welch, 4-H BC Manager. “It was difficult for the judges to choose the winning recipes as so many incredible submissions were received. We thank all youth who entered and congratulate all the winners.”

Pat Tonn, BCAITC Executive Director, echoed Welch’s thoughts, “The recipes and videos that were submitted were fun and creative. They not only spotlighted BC ingredients, but also showcased each young cook’s personal food stories. From baking with local blueberries, to grilling with BC shellfish, to cooking with grass-fed beef, the entries illustrate a variety of food passions.”

Lana Popham, BC Minister of Agriculture, Food, and Fisheries, said, “I’m delighted to congratulate all our young budding chefs and leaders who took on this year’s Field to Fork Challenge. All the amazing entries made it a difficult job for the judging panelists! Thank you all for showing us many more wonderful dishes we can make with ingredients directly sourced or grown in B.C. I look forward to sharing and serving them to family and friends!”

Thank you to the additional supporters that helped make the Field to Fork Challenge possible: BC Chicken Marketing Board, BC Honey Producers’ Association, BC Hazelnut Growers Association, Meadow View Poultry, Paragon Farms, Campbell’s Gold Honey Farm & Meadery, Van Maren Farms, and farmers Brooke Groothof, Dale Krahn, Judy Campbell, and Cornel Van Maren.

About 4-H BC: 4-H BC is one of Canada’s leading youth organizations committed to developing young people who are empowered leaders with the skills to make positive changes in all communities across British Columbia. Through the efforts of our world class volunteers and a team of dedicated staff we are able to deliver top notch youth development programming that equips and prepares our youth members to become the leaders of tomorrow. 4-H BC is proud to partner with 4-H Canada in providing national and international travel opportunities that contribute to our youth members’ growth and future success. To learn more about 4-H BC, visit www.4hbc.ca.

About BCAITC: BCAITC is a non-profit, charitable organization that works with educators to bring local agriculture to BC's students. Together with farmers, teachers, and agriculture specialists, we teach students about the story of agriculture and food in BC. To learn more about BCAITC, visit www.bcaitc.ca.