A pig at the 2015 Washington County Fair. Photo by Sally Y. Hart

Washington County 4-H members have increased their involvement in the swine category for this summer’s Washington County Fair. The annual weigh-in for production barrow projects was held earlier this month and increased involvement was reported. Amy Green, 4-H and youth coordinator for Washington County, reports this class has had low numbers for the past few years, but 28 pigs were weighed and tagged for this year. Swine Superintendent Bruce Kauffman assisted with the weigh-in.

Green adds the 4-H members will receive email notification to verify weights and any breeding animals will also need to be entered into 4hOnline accounts by May 15th. The Washington County Fair will be held July 17-22.