4-H Swine Project

Program Contact

Amy Alder, 4-H Program Manager
509-962-7565 • amy.alder@wsu.edu

Youth will:

Learn about swine breeds and how to select the breed best for their 4-H project
Identify swine anatomy and identify how healthy swine look and behave
Understand the selection, grooming, feeding, training and care of swine project animals
Implement best practices in swine care and management, following good health, nutrition, and handling practices
Name and identify cuts of meat and discover pork and pork byproducts
Prepare, show, and market their project animals at fair while promoting consumer confidence in swine well-being and wholesome pork products
Share what they’ve learned about the relationship between food safety, biosecurity, and animal well being