4-H’ers involved in the swine project area have several important events coming soon. 

Tuesday at 6 p.m. will be the annual “Know Your Swine” workshop and exhibitor meeting for new and beginning swine showmen at the Washington County Extension Office. This is an introductory meeting to the swine project and current swine industry topics. ISU Swine Specialist Matt Romoser, 4-H swine superintendents and mentor families, and 4-H staff will discuss many project areas. 

This meeting is required if you plan to show swine at the 2026 county fair and have not attended a 4-H swine meeting since the ractopamine rule started in 2020. All swine exhibitors must attend one of these ractopamine-free project meetings with a parent or guardian to exhibit at the Washington County Fair.

April 1st is the deadline to register for the unique Washington County Single Source Commercial Swine Class. This swine class is where all pigs come from the same commercial swine building. The pigs have near identical genetics. The project begins on April 11 when all participants get their pigs at the production swine weigh-in at the Washington County Fairgrounds. 

Questions regarding how to get involved with the swine project area as an exhibitor or community partner may be directed to the Washington County Extension Office.