Golfers in this year's North Dakota 4-H Foundation Clover Classic golf benefit also have an opportunity to learn a little bit about barbecuing and the livestock industry, and have a tasty meal.
Following the Clover Classic, a mixed, best-ball scramble set for June 15 at Prairie West Golf Club in Mandan, golfers will be able to participate in a "Mini BBQ Boot Camp." That's a 30- to 45-minute version of the full three-hour BBQ Boot Camp program.
Golfers will not only be served a meal of brisket, pulled pork, corn on the cob and other goodies but will learn about marinades, rubs, cuts of meat and other grilling secrets, as well as food safety tips, from NDSU's Animal Sciences Department and Extension Service faculty and staff.
"4-H and BBQ Boot Camp are both part of NDSU," says Mylie Lavold, 4-H Foundation development director. "It's a natural partnership."
BBQ Boot Camp organizers also hope the event helps close the knowledge gap between those involved in food production and consumers.
"The NDSU BBQ Boot Camp team works hard to inform all participants about the critical importance of understanding the vital role of agriculture and our food supply while having a lot of fun with barbecuing," says David Newman, an assistant professor in NDSU's Animal Sciences Department. "This is a natural partnership, especially considering the importance of youth education about
agriculture through 4-H."
Lavold hopes the BBQ Boot Camp program will help attract more players and sponsors to the golf tournament.
"I had such a good time golfing in the tournament last year that when asked to be the chairperson for this year's tournament, I was happy to do it," says Maureen Ming of Bismarck. "Not only do the proceeds help sponsor some great programs for 4-H youth, but the tournament is a really fun and relaxed event. The addition of the BBQ Boot Camp this year is sure to make it an even more
enjoyable event."
For more information about the Clover Classic, visit http://www.ndsu.edu/4h/foundation/ and click on The Clover Classic. To learn more about the BBQ Boot Camp program, check out http://www.ndsu.edu/bbqbootcamp.
