The Nebraska 4‑H Farrowed & Owned Swine Cohort is an opportunity for youth interested in learning more about the swine industry to cultivate the next generation of industry leaders in Nebraska. The goal is to enhance the educational value of the traditional 4‑H swine projects by focusing on swine production, accurate and complete record-keeping, industry knowledge and engagement by the 4‑H member.
Youth participating in the Farrowed & Owned Swine Cohort will:
☘ Network with 4‑H members across the state who are also participating in the cohort experience.
☘ Participate in learning opportunities hosted by Extension Swine Specialist Benny Mote about nutrition, feeding, genetics, and more.
☘ Gain knowledge related to their project and the swine industry as a whole.
☘ Maintain records related to swine management and basic care.
☘ NEW for 2025: Exhibit their Farrowed and Owned project animals at any Nebraska county fair. Exhibiting at the 2025 Nebraska State Fair is optional. All cohort members will participate in an interview at the 2025 Nebraska State Fair.
Join the first session in February for more details! Find more information about the program and registration details at https://4h.unl.edu/farrowed-owned. The online registration form is due by Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025.