Adams County Junior Fair Commercial Swine Program

Jan 14, 2026

By Kristy Watters

The goal of the commercial market swine project is to provide the opportunity for members to raise a commercial market animal at a reasonable cost to the exhibitor that can compete against similar backgrounded animals. There will be a limited number of animals available. Members will know if they are selected to participate by February 21.

To participate in the commercial hog project, members will need to enroll in project 140 Market Hog Project by the February 15 enrollment deadline.
Must be a member in good standing of either Adams County 4-H or an Adams County FFA Chapter.
Must attend the market hog clinic on March 7.
There will be no top weight limit for Commercial Swine classes only. Minimum weight limit of 220 lbs must be met to sell.
ALL other swine department rules for market swine apply to this project.
Commercial Market projects may sell in the Junior Fair Sale. Members may only sell one lot in the sale.
Apply at go.osu.edu/commercialswine by February 15.

Source : osu.edu

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