The 2025 GET Local 4-H Video Cooking Contest invites keiki in grades 5 to 12 to share their skills in the kitchen. The University of Hawaii at Manoa’s College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience, the GET Local Healthy Food Systems and 4-H Youth Development programs are sponsoring the youth competition.

Budding keiki chefs are tasked with creating a five- to seven-minute video showing the preparation of a healthy recipe featuring a locally sourced fruit, vegetable or protein. They’re encouraged to explore Hawaii’s many locally grown plants and livestock agricultural offerings in their meal preparations.

“We are thrilled to offer this engaging contest to Hawaii's keiki," said Hawaii 4-H Coordinator Jeff Goodwin in a release. “It's a fantastic way to promote healthy eating, support local agriculture, and empower young people with essential life skills. And it’s open to all keiki — no 4-H membership required.”

Winners will be treated to an exclusive educational farm and food adventure on Oahu in May to learn more about Hawaii’s food systems and culinary arts.

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