Abstract

Due to a decreased number of pork producers in Monona County, youth have had fewer opportunities to learn about or exhibit swine. In 2010, there was one pig exhibited at the Monona County Fair. A special swine project was started by Monona County extension office and now is in partnership with the Western Research and Demonstration Farm. The program is designed to reach all area youth. A grant in 2020 made it possible to expand the program to reach racially and ethnically diverse youth as part of the Science Bound program in Crawford County. Specifically, it provides extensive, hands-on animal science and agricultural education to youth who would otherwise not have had the opportunity. The program has grown dramatically since its origin. In 2021 the Western Research and Demonstration Farm housed 125 pigs on-site for educational use by 4-H members.

How to Cite:

Beermann, M. & Beedle, C., (2022) “4-H Swine Project”, Iowa State University Research and Demonstration Farms Progress Reports 2021(1), 9.