4-H Swine Clinic - This event is recommended for all 4-H Swine Members! Wednesday, April 16, 2014, 6:00 PM 8:30 PM (4-H Exhibit Hall) Again, we will be offering a one complete clinic with multiple education stations for all swine exhibitors. Please take the opportunity to take advantage of this knowledge filled and fun evening. We are honored to have Dr. Doug Powers as our guest dinner speaker. Dr. Doug Powers and the swine committee will be speaking about NEW RULES AND DETAILS for the Hancock County Fair in 2014. Entry Level, Intermediate, and Experienced swine exhibitors will ALL gain experience from this clinic and knowledge for important changes to the 2014 Hancock County Swine Show. Please mark your calendars and be in attendance. We will have individuals at each station who will be offering terrific experience and knowledge. Please RSVP to [email protected] or the Extension Office at 317-462-1113, prior to April 11th! Event Details - Dinner Speaker: Animal Well Being and Health (Dr. Doug Powers) 2014 Hancock County Fair New Rules and Details (Swine Committee) The following topics will be discussed at the clinic as well: 1) Pig Selection including recommended age for Hancock County Fair, overview of paperwork and requirements for swine exhibitors. 2) Proper feed and care of your project / Show preparation, clipping, hair care , showmanship 3) Expectations and requirements at the Fair: paperwork, check in process, weight, show day, sale 4) Updates for the 2014 Fair All individuals will be divided into groups for this evening, per your years being a swine exhibitor. ALL 4-H members enrolled in swine are asked to please attend this session. Dinner will be provided. Door Prizes will be awarded.
Posted on: Thu, 20 Mar 2014 18:00:59 +0000