Attention 4-H Swine Exhibitors!!!
Here's a fun educational opportunity!
A Farrowed and Owned Breeding and Market Swine division for youth interested in learning more about the swine industry is available again at the Nebraska State Fair in 2023!
This Nebraska 4-H Swine Cohort is designed to enhance the traditional 4-H swine project and cultivate the next generation of leaders in the swine industry by providing opportunities focusing on swine production as a goal of the 4-H member's project, along with accurate and complete record-keeping, industry knowledge, and engagement by the 4-H member.
Youth must be 4-H age 10-18 as of January 1, 2023, complete YQCA, farrowed their project animal(s) and participate in monthly virtual educational meetings.
Youth participating in the Farrowed and Owned Cohort will:
- Network with 4-H members across the state who are also participating in the cohort experience.
- Participate in learning opportunities hosted by Extension Swine Specialist Benny Mote about nutrition, feeding, genetics and more.
- Gain knowledge related to their project and the swine industry as a whole.
- Maintain records related to swine management and basic care.
- Exhibit their Farrowed and Owned project animals at the 2023 Nebraska State Fair with the opportunity for special recognition as a result of participating in the cohort.
Register by February 1st to participate!
**Register by January 8th to participate in a special virtual educational session on farrowing.**
After the registration deadline, youth will receive more detailed information via email. For more information, visit: https://4h.unl.edu/farrowed-owned.
For questions, contact Nebraska Extension Swine Specialist Benny Mote at
bmote8@unl.edu or 402-310-9878.
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