US Soy farmer holds Kansas City Barbeque Society gear.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nKansas City Barbeque Society World Invitational Barbeque Championship Flyer<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nUS Soy and Kansas City Barbeque Society Launch Partnership<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Best in Show U.S. Soy Combine Awards to be featured in the 2023 barbecue competition season<\/i><\/p>\n \u2014 Rod Gray<\/p>\n<\/div>\n KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI, UNITED STATES, June 20, 2023\/EINPresswire.com<\/a>\/ — Kansas City, MO (June 20, 2023) \u2014The Kansas City Barbeque Society<\/a> (KCBS) today announced a first-of-its-kind contest series with U.S. Soy. The partnership is bringing the #FarmtoFlame and will feature the new \u201cBest in Show\u201d award \u2014 The U.S. Soy Combine Award \u2014 at 10 select events across the U.S. for highest combined scoring across pork, chicken and ribs and in some instances, turkey \u2013 all soyfed proteins.<\/p>\n The event series will add thousands of dollars in prize money, trophies and bragging rights for pitmasters and contest organizers at KCBS-sanctioned events over the 2023 season. Winning recipes will be featured across KCBS\u2019 digital platforms. As with all KCBS contests, meats will be judged on appearance, taste, and tenderness.<\/p>\n U.S. Soy is the preferred protein and nutrient source for chickens, pigs, turkeys and other animal proteins that consumers eat. <\/p>\n \u201cConnecting with the country\u2019s most regarded cooks and pitmasters at KCBS events is an exciting new way to show this influential group how U.S. Soy feeds the growing need for sustainable protein as one of the most versatile ingredients we can grow,\u201d U.S. soybean farmer Steve Reinhard, Vice Chair, United Soybean Board (and KCBS Certified Barbeque Judge). \u201cSoy adds value at the beginning of food chain, as U.S. Soy farmers use innovative sustainable production practices to reduce environmental impact. And soy is a powerhouse protein player that makes quality barbecue possible.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cBarbeque brings people together\u2014it\u2019s family and food,\u201d said Rod Gray, Chief Executive Officer of the Kansas City Barbeque Society. \u201cThe partnership with U.S. Soy is a natural fit and demonstrates our shared commitment to excellence, integrity, and versatility. KCBS is the leading sanctioning body of Barbeque Food Sport across the world. We are proud to partner with U.S. Soy to offer a new category that will challenge and inspire cooks nationally.\u201d <\/p>\n Top pitmasters compete for $1,500 in total prize purse for the U.S. Soy Combine Award provided by U.S. Soy: U.S. Soy Combine Award Initial Events Include: ###<\/p>\n About the Kansas City Barbeque Society About U.S. Soy Media Contact: Rhiannon L Dickerson
\nContest Payout:
\n1st Place – $750 plus a custom U.S. Soy Combine Award trophy
\n2nd Place – $500 plus a custom U.S. Soy Combine Award trophy
\n3rd Place – $250 plus a custom U.S. Soy Combine Award trophy <\/p>\n
\n\u2022\tNew Jersey State BBQ Championship; July 14-16; North Wildwood, NJ
\n\u2022\tKansas BBQ Society World Invitational; August 11-12; Mayetta, KS
\n\u2022\tNavy SEAL Danny Dietz Memorial; September 8-9; Waller, TX
\n\u2022\tPoosaQ; October 6-7; Montgomery, AL
\n\u2022\tReata Round-Up BBQ Contest; October 6-8; San Juan Capistrano, CA
\n\u2022\tIndio BBQ State Championship & Festival; November 10-11; Indio, CA
\n\u2022\t8Th Annual Jimmy Jam BBQ Slam and Car Show; January 4-6; Elkton, FL<\/p>\n
\nThe Kansas City Barbeque Society (KCBS) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving, celebrating, promoting, and educating the public about barbeque as a distinctively American cuisine. KCBS is the world\u2019s largest organization of barbeque and grilling enthusiasts, with approximately 16,000 members in the U.S. and 37 countries. KCBS sanctions nearly 400 barbeque contests worldwide each year, including destination contests such as the American Royal World Series of Barbeque\u00a9 and the Jack Daniel\u2019s Invitational. In addition, the Kansas City Barbeque Society partners with brands and corporations to create custom barbeque events for consumers and employee engagement. For more information, visit us online at www.KCBS.us<\/a>, on Facebook at @KansasCityBarbequeSociety, on Instagram at @kcbbqsocietyand on Twitter @KCBBQSociety.<\/p>\n
\nRepresenting the positive global human impact of soy grown in the United States, the U.S. Soy brand exists to carry forward soy\u2019s promise to transform global nutrition, provide climate forward solutions, and support progress for people and their communities. U.S. Soy is powered by the innovation of the industry; the unsurpassed quality, reliability, and sustainability of the soybeans grown by our farming families who invest through checkoff dollars; and the commitment of the organizations that raise awareness, build demand, develop new markets, and discover new uses for soy and soy products. U.S. Soy envisions a world where soy is a fundamental ingredient in solving the broad challenges of humanity. Follow them on Instagram at @u.s.soy.<\/p>\n
\nKansas City Barbeque Society
\nRhiannon Dickerson
\nDirector of Marketing
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