| The 4-H Swine project is an excellent way to learn about an important industry. Through this project, you can learn about all aspects of the pork industry by raising a market or breeding animal. Project Overview & Tips Members will receive a printed resource manual when they sign up for a swine project. Project levels are designed for members 8-18 years old, junior, intermediate and senior. |
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Boulder County Fair Swine
Project Superintendent
County Specialist CSU Extension
4-H Youth Development Livestock & Animals
Boulder County
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UPCOMING EVENTS/TRAININGS/WORKSHOPS/SHOWS
Market Swine Identification 2026
Market Swine identification for the Boulder County Fair is completed through a self-tagging process. Please follow the timeline below to ensure your project is properly recorded.
Important Dates and Deadlines
- April 1: Tags and ID forms become available for pickup at the Extension Office.
- May 1: Deadline to submit all ID sheets and photos via 4-H Online.
- May 4: Help Day (by appointment only) for those who need assistance with tagging.
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Pick Up Your Tags: Visit the Boulder County Extension Office during normal business hours starting April 1 to collect your official ear tags and ID paperwork.
- Self-Tagging: Perform the tagging at your own location. Ensure the tag is secure and visible.
- Capture Photos: Take clear photos of your swine showing the ear tag in place. Check the ID form for specific angles required by the department.
- Online Submission: Upload the completed ID sheet and your photos to your profile at 4-H Online. This must be finished by the end of the day on May 1.
Tagging Assistance
If you are a first-year member or simply need help with the tagging process, we are here to support you. We will offer tagging assistance by appointment on Monday, May 4. Please contact the office in advance to schedule a time slot.
RECORD BOOKS/E-RECORDS
Visit the 4-H State Website. Select your project type (e.g., Animal, STEM, Home Design). After selecting the project type, you’ll see a list of specific projects (e.g., Horse, Dog, Photography). Click on your specific project to access manuals and e-record book links.
| RECORD BOOKS/E-RECORDS: 4-H Record Books are also called e-Records. Each project has its own record book that members are required to complete each year. Record books have a few times to be checked on progress throughout the year: 1. June- your 4-H leader will be sure your books are started and up to date. 2. Prior to showing at the Boulder County Fair, your record books will be checked by your superintendent to be sure they are up to date and complete as can be in order to participate and show at the fair. 3. Final Livestock record books are due to be received at the extension office by the second Thursday in September. (please note: your 4-H Leader may need an earlier deadline for review and signatures.) |
USEFUL INFORMATION
RESOURCES
Manual
All project manuals are received through the Extension office. These will be distributed to 4-H members through their organizational leaders (club leaders) after enrollment is complete. For more information on enrollment visit Join 4-H.
Additional Resources
- Market /Breeding Swine Tag In Directions 2025
- Swine Nomination Form (2026)
- LSF Quality Assurance Form – 2022 PDF | DOC
MARKET SWINE NOMINATIONS FOR COUNTY FAIR
Coming Soon
Breeding Swine Nominations/Animal ID
Breeding swine is another project 4-H members may participate in. In order to identify your breeding animals for the Boulder County Fair, youth must attend the swine ID day or do self-tagging and upload into 4HOnline by the due date.
UPDATE: – Youth will need to identify their breeding swine and market swine twice through 4HOnline if they are the same animal. Remember: youth may dual enroll their gilts in the breeding swine and market swine project; however they must complete TWO record books on these animals. The information must be listed under the project columns of Market Swine as well as Breeding Swine.
If youth have animals that will NOT be showing at fair, but still part of their 4-H project, they will need to complete the form linked here to identify their animals: Animal ID
EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES
Not currently available
- Swine Sponsorship Program
- Swine Sponsorship Application