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February 25: Carcass Evaluation, Meat Identification, and Cuts of Pork Presented by Merle Farrier on Saturday, February 25, 10 a.m. at the Gallatin Gateway Community Center.
March 8: Swine Breeds, Animal Selection, Pens & More Presented by Dale Dykema on Thursday, March 8, 6:30 p.m. at Belgrade Middle School Cafeteria.
March 26: Types of Feed, Feeding, Cost of Food: Single Bags Vs. Pallets, & More Presented by Garth Isbell on Monday, March 26, 6:30 p.m. at Belgrade Middle School Cafeteria.
April 14th - Pig Pool will be at the Swine barn at the fair grounds at 11:00, on April 14. If you want to get your pigs at the pig pool, contact Sandy at 388-6900.
Swine Project Guidelines:
-Members must attend at least 3 workshops before fair. Several workshops are scheduled between February 25 and fair, with varying days, so no exceptions will be made. AQA and Pig Pool will not be considered workshops.
-Animals must be in member’s possession by April 19, the tagging deadline. According to fair rules, members must have their animals in their possession 90 days prior to the fair. Plan accordingly.
-Members must present a signed contract to the 4-H Office, or to a swine committee member by the tagging deadline, April 19.
Questions - call Sandy at 388-6900.
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The 4-H swine project is an excellent way to learn about an important industry. Through this project, you can learn about all aspects of the pork industry, either by directly caring for a hog or by learning about swine through the 4-H achievement program in each level. You may carry either a market pig or manage a sow and litter at any level. Depending on you area of interest in the swine project, you must sign up on your enrollment card in one of the three levels as well as for either the market hog (2501) or breeding (2502) option within each level. This will help your county Extension office know your specific interests in the swine project. If you enroll in the independent study phase, you are expected to have already completed the three levels of the swine project and to have set some learning goals for
your independent work.
SWINE, LEVEL 1 - 2510
The activities in Swine 1 are for boys and girls who may not have their own pig. The important thing is that you want to learn more about pigs. If you don't own you own pig now, these activities will help yo decide if you really want to raise them or learn more about them. In this level, you will learn to identify the parts of a pig, the breeds, the cost to raise pigs, how to care for pigs and more. It may take three years to complete this level. You must complete a minimum of 7 activities and three learning experiences each year to complete this project.
Market: 2501 Breeding: 2502
Materials:
M The Incredible Pig, BU8065, $4.00
M Starting a 4-H Pig Project, 2C1234, $1.50
L Swine Group Activity Guide, BU8068, $3.75
S 4-H Swine Production, 2B1198, $1.50
SWINE, LEVEL 2- 2520
Once you've completed the achievement requirements in level one, you're ready for "Becoming Swine Smart". In this level, you'll learn about herd health, how to develop a pig health plan, about pork production from farrow to finish, how to balance a ration, about cooking and preparing pork products, about careers in agriculture, about symptoms of swine disease, how to present oral reasons on a class of hogs, and more. It may take three years to complete this level. You must complete a minimum of 7 activities and five learning experiences each year to complete this project.
Market: 2501 Breeding: 2502
Materials:
M Putting the Oink in Pig, BU8066, $4.00
M 4-H Swine Production, 2B1198, $1.50
L Swine Group Activity Guide, BU8068, $3.75
S Starting a 4-H Pig Project, 2C1234, $1.50
SWINE, LEVEL 3 - 2530
As an advanced member, you will have several opportunities to share your knowledge and experience about hogs with other 4-H members. You'll also gain leadership skills as you help others learn about pigs. In this level, you will teach others about pigs, explore career opportunities in the swine industry, organize a judging and showmanship clinic, plan a swine quiz bowl, operate and manage a swine breeding operation, learn about managing waste, learn about genetics, and much more. It may take as long as three years to complete this level. You must complete a minimum of 7 activities and five learning experiences each year to complete this project.
Market: 2501 Breeding: 2502
Materials:
M Going Whole Hog, NCR425, $3.75
M 4-H Swine Production, 2B1198, $1.50
L Swine Group Activity Guide, BU8068, $3.75
S Starting a 4-H Pig Project, 2C1234, $1.50
INDEPENDENT STUDY - 2599
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