Swine Project Workshop

If you are interested in having fun and learning responsibility, then showing a pig may be just what you are looking for.   For those who are interested in showing a pig this year at the major livestock shows or at the Wise County Youth Fair, you are invited to a swine project workshop.  The workshop is targeted to potential Wise County 4-H members who will be showing swine projects, but the workshop is open to everyone.  The workshop will start at 6:00 p.m. on September 27^th at the Wise County Extension Office.

The workshop will be conducted by Carson Read, Texas 4-H Livestock Ambassador, Shay Read, 4-H Swine Volunteer; and Todd Vineyard, Wise County Extension Agent, Agriculture/Natural Resources.  We will be discussing the upcoming opportunities you will have exhibiting swine at the Major Livestock Shows, particularly market barrows, and exhibiting at the WCYF.  You will also learn the following:

• Project selection - the importance of choosing the right one;
• Housing and facilities from simple to extravagant - how important good housing and proper care are for the health of the swine project; 
• Feed and nutrition - remember you are feeding an athlete, nutrition is a key element;
• Health management - very important to your project in meeting his full potential; and
• Grooming, fitting and showmanship - very important to the success of a prize winning show barrow.

 The swine project can be one of the most rewarding projects you will work with. 

For more information on the 4-H Swine Project, please contact the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Wise County, at 940-627-3341 or 206 South State Street, Decatur.