Savannah Valley Market Swine Project Overview
The Savannah Valley 4-H Summer Market Hog Project provides youth a fun and hands-on learning experience that develops life skills, as well as teaches valuable information about properly caring for their animal. Youth in the following counties are eligible to participate Allendale, Bamberg, Barnwell, Beaufort, Berkeley, Calhoun, Charleston, Colleton, Dorchester, Hampton, Jasper, and Orangeburg.
Youth will gain knowledge in general care, nutrition, housing, and health care. Youth also have opportunities to develop responsibility, decision-making, nurturing, and communication skills through active participation in the project.
Registered youth will be eligible to participate in clinics, shows, and the final project sale.
Project Information
Registration
Registration will open on April 15, 2022 & close on June 15, 2022
Dates
April 15th: Registration Opens
June 15th: Registration Closes
July 15th: Kickoff
August 21st: Showmanship Workshop
August 31st: Animal ID Form Due
September 17th: Record books/Registration/Quiz Bowl Workshop
October 7th: Orangeburg Fair Show
October 18th: SC State Fair Show
October 23rd: Sale date
Record Books
SC 4-H Swine Record Book- Cloverbud Division (Ages 5-8)
SC 4-H Swine Record Book - Junior Division (Ages 9-13)
SC 4-H Swine Record Book- Senior Division (Ages 14-18)