Purpose and Objectives

1. To encourage youth to expand their knowledge of avian facts, and become proficient in poultry management, and related subjects.
2. To serve as an award activity and trip for youth who have achieved superior levels of performance in state competition and thus stimulate their learning processes, interest, and enthusiasm.
3. To help youth with career guidance, and to promote the poultry industry, by stimulating their interest in poultry and other avian species.
4. To make learning fun.

The primary objectives of the Avian Bowl Contest are to:

1. Provide an opportunity for youth enrolled in 4-H poultry projects to demonstrate their knowledge of avian-related subject matter in a competitive setting where attitudes of friendliness and fairness prevail.
2. Provide an educational experience for participants, volunteers, and agents.
3. Select a senior team to represent Pennsylvania in the National Avian Bowl contest at the National Poultry and Egg Conference in Louisville, KY each November.