The Swine Project is a great opportunity for anyone who plans to raise pigs on their farm. Our main goal is to teach you how to provide consumers with lean, nutritious pork.
In this project, you’ll learn:
- Tips on breeding, health and nutrition
- How to house, manage and transport your swine
- Marketing tactics for various pork products
- How to produce the best product and how to market/sell it
2 animals required per member 1 to be brought to the Harrow Fair

Swine Project
Feeling fine about swine! This project will teach you everything you need to know about swine and pork.
Essex 4-H Association
A youth organization serving the communities of Windsor, Kingsville, Leamington, Belle River, Wheatley and Essex.
Meeting Location
Various locations throughout the county
Club Leaders
Susan Brown, Emma Denotter, Penny Anger
Information
In-Person
Youth Participant 9-21
Spots Available
No
This project manual is used as reference and project activities and learning outcomes may vary.
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