The Pennsylvania 4-H Swine Program is open to all youth - with or without farm backgrounds. Members learn about the swine industry through events, shows and hands-on projects.

Bring home the bacon.

Kids in 4-H who work with animals understand them so much better when they learn about what to feed them, how to safely train them and how to enhance the animal’s environment. That's why it's called animal science! The 4-H Animal Science program focus is providing the best education to our members on raising, managing, marketing, and directly selling their livestock as a food source. Caring for an animal is a big deal, members participating in a 4-H swine animal science project will learn to be responsible and keep good records. Practicing best management while raising an animal gives members the opportunity to engage in science-based, hands-on education. There's nothing like working with swine to help young people feel connected and boost confidence.

Learn About:

  • Animal Care and Ownership
  • Honesty and Sportsmanship
  • Animal Health and Biosecurity
  • Quality Assurance and Food Safety
  • Animal Housing and Facilities
  • Animal and Environment Relationships
  • Human Health
  • Ethics and Conduct
  • Career Exploration

Participant outcomes:

  • Entrepreneurship
  • Leadership
  • Communication
  • Problem solving and critical thinking
  • Sportsmanship

Youth interested in swine can explore careers like:

  • Swine Herdsman
  • Meat Processor
  • Animal Nutritionist
  • Livestock Buyer
  • Artificial Insemination Technician
  • Extension Educator
  • Veterinary Science

Projects:

  • Breeding Swine
  • Market Swine

* Not all projects may be offered in every county, contact your County Educator for more information.

Cloverbud Animal Science Opportunities:

Youth between 5 and 7 can participate in our 4-H Cloverbud program! This non-competitive program introduces young children to the world of animal science while focusing on safety.

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