2017年2月6日 · These tips and tricks will help you be more prepared for your 4-H swine project experience. This final article in this series focusses on pig selection. Swine projects are usually selected in one of two ways: purchased or chosen from the individuals or families herd.

2022年6月14日 · Making the right choice in choosing a 4-H pig breed takes quite a bit of thought, research, and preparation, to get to auction day. Looking ahead and choosing a breed that will work with a fair schedule is the first important factor. Typically, hogs are grown for four to five months before the 4-H shows start at fairs.

The 4-H swine project is one of the largest projects in the state and is a fun way to raise market or breeding animals. You can get involved in competitions and shows. This project is a great way to learn about swine and make friends.

2019年3月29日 · The swine project teaches why people raise swine, how to select a pig for your project, feeding and caring for your pig, learning about swine behavior, parts of a pig and how to fit and show swine. Your swine project will also teach you a great deal about the food supply continuum and your role in each segment from producer to consumer.

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.

Swine: 4-H PROJECT HANDOUT Project materials to assist youth in learning may be available through your county office or you can order directly Available at National 4-H: www.4-hmall.org • Swine 1: The Incredible Pig • Swine 2: Putting the Oink in the Pig • Swine 3: Going Whole Hog Available at IFAS bookstore or EDIS: ifasbooks.ifas.ufl ...

Participating in a 4-H market hog project can set you on the path to an excellent career in agriculture. You’ll choose, feed, care for, train, and show your 4-H project animal as you learn more about breeds, selection, grooming, production, management, marketing, reproduction, health, and agribusiness careers. In addition

2017年2月6日 · This three-part series from Michigan State University Extension will review important swine project content and address three main topics: preparations for your market hog, estimating costs of care and hog selection. These tips and tricks will help you be more prepared for your 4-H swine project experience.

Two basic kinds of 4-H swine projects are: 1) Market Swine—selection and feeding of one or more feeder pigs to market weight. 2) Breeding Swine—care and management of swine raised for breeding purposes.

Pigs are also referred to as growing pigs (40 - 125 pounds), and finishing pigs, weighing from 125 pounds to market weight--usually about 230 pounds. The goal of the 4-H market hog project is to encourage integrity, sportsmanship, cooperation and an ability to communicate through activities such as demonstrations, talks, judging events, tours ...