Swine
One of the most popular of all 4-H livestock projects, swine (pigs) are intelligent, versatile farm animals.
- In these projects become familiar with and apply the recommended principles of swine animal science.
- Gain knowledge of sound breeding, feeding and management practices.
- Develop integrity, sportsmanship, decision-making capabilities and public speaking skills by participation in demonstrations, tours and exhibits.
Breeding Swine
Own and care for one or more sows or gilts for at least 90 days before exhibiting.
Some counties have more requirements. Contact your 4-H leader or UI Extension county office to check.
Member Materials
- 4-H Animal Science Lessons Skills Checklist (PDF) pdf
- Market Animal Weight Guidelines pdf
- 4-H Livestock Budget Template xls
- Seven Steps in Selecting Market Projects pdf
- 4-H Animal Project Record Book
- 4-H Involvement Report (ZSuite)
- 4-H Permanent Individual Animal Record docx
- 4-H Permanent Individual Animal Record pdf
Optional Supporting Materials
Market Swine
Raise one or more barrows or gilts for market, exhibiting and selling at the fair.
Some counties have more requirements. Contact your 4-H leader or UI Extension county office to check.
Member Materials
- 4-H Animal Science Lessons Skills Checklist (PDF) pdf
- Market Animal Weight Guidelines pdf
- 4-H Livestock Budget Template xls
- Seven Steps in Selecting Market Projects pdf
- 4-H Animal Project Record Book
- 4-H Involvement Report (ZSuite)
- 4-H Permanent Individual Animal Record docx
- 4-H Permanent Individual Animal Record pdf
Non-Animal Swine
Benefit from many aspects of a livestock project without actually owning the animal.
Some counties have more requirements. Contact your 4-H leader or UI Extension county office to check.