This workshop is a requirement for youth that wish to participate in the 4H Hog and Ham project for the first time or have not participated in the 2019 project.

After the 4Her has completed this workshop they will be eligible to apply for a spot in the project; which is limited to 30 participants.

To participate, a 4H member must be 12 years of age in September of 2019. There are 3 phases to this project which are (1) selecting and raising, (2) slaughtering and processing and (3) record book, pork audit, and presentation.

After acceptance for the 2020 program, the participant will select a feeder pig by May 1. Pigs will be harvested August 18 and processed either on August 19 or 20

March 18 - Applications for participation due

March 31 - Agents notified as to participants selected.

April 25 - UF Pig Selection Day

April 24-May 1- Initial pig weight should be made

May 1 – By email chadcarr@ufl.edu with names of participants completing weigh-in, date and weight of pig

May 13 - $70.00 registration fee made to Florida 4-H Foundation due to Chad Carr, 2250 Shealy Drive, Gainesville, FL 32608

April 30-August 17 - Feeding period; complete Retail Audit and Record Book

August 18, Tuesday - Deliver hogs to UF Meat Lab and harvest hogs. - Optionally bring Retail Audit for review.

August 19, Wednesday - Process carcasses at UF, distant counties.

August 20, Thursday - Process carcasses at UF, nearby counties.

(Details of processing days will be specified after the Workshop in January. If there are less than 20 participants, all carcasses will likely be processed on August 19.)

Before September 1 - Project books and retail audits with copies of thank you letters should be blessed by 4-H office personnel

September 1 - All Project Books and Retail Audits due to Chad Carr, University of Florida.

September 12- Demonstration Day at University of Florida; awards presentation. Pick up cured hams, bellies, and smoked sausage links.

FAQs

Where can I contact the organizers?

Chad Carr chadcarr@ufl.edu 352-213-4911

Is my registration/ticket transferrable?

No

What is the refund policy?

No refunds