PiNY is a silent food demonstration highlighting food products produced in New York State. Youth demonstrate knowledge and skill by preparing a recipe containing at least one cup of a New York grown or produced ingredient.
All enrolled 4-H members can participate, including Cloverbuds.
Youth competing in PiNY will gain skills in planning and preparation, organization, problem solving and making healthy choices. Participants will learn about the nutritional value of foods and where their food comes from, how to plan healthy meals and how to make adaptations to recipes.
The Produced in NY contest is a great introduction to public speaking. There is no need to talk during the presentation, but judges may ask questions of participants. Participants demonstrate simultaneously with other youth leading to a less intimidating atmosphere.
Judges evaluate the 4-H member’s skills, neatness, organization, taste, appearance, and nutritional value. Participants will fill out a Menu Planning Sheet which describes a complete menu for one meal which includes: the featured recipe, a statement of where the recipe came from, lists major nutrients found in the recipe and their function, and information about the featured New York State product.
The top participants are specially recognized and receive first chance at representing Cayuga County at the New York State Fair contest.”
Registration deadline is Friday, January 28, 2026
DATE: Saturday, February 7, 2026
LOCATION: Vince's Park (NY-318, Seneca Falls, NY 13148)
TIME: 9am - 12 pm
TIME SLOTS: (choose 1 slot)
9am - 9:45am
10am - 10:45am
11am - 11:45am
ALL recipes must be submitted to Christie Brewer by January 28 at
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To watch a video on how to give a PINY demonstration, go to:
Register
https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/4HPINY2025-2_245
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