On-Farm Hog Processing Demonstration for Teenage Exhibitors: Blending Academic, Laboratory, and Farm-Based Learning

Authors

• Katherine A. Wells, Ohio State UniversityFollow
• Chris L. Bruynis, Ohio State UniversityFollow
• Lyda G. Garcia, Ohio State UniversityFollow

Volume

61

Issue

4

DOI

10.34068/joe.61.04.18

Abstract

COVID-19 challenges induced a U.S. meatpacking industry bottleneck. [University] Extension identified the need and responded by creating a three-step hands-on training for teenage junior fair exhibitors. [University] Extension Meat Scientist and graduate students assisted in demonstrating an on-farm hog harvest and processing event in collaboration with a local Extension office for 4-H and FFA teenagers. To add a practical perspective, a local hog-producing and harvesting family was asked to assist with the event. An online post-survey reflected 90-100% gains in five educational areas and 100% said they would a similar event in the future and recommend it to a friend.

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Recommended Citation

Wells, K. A., Bruynis, C. L., & Garcia, L. G. (2024). On-Farm Hog Processing Demonstration for Teenage Exhibitors: Blending Academic, Laboratory, and Farm-Based Learning. Journal of Extension, 61(4), Article 18. https://doi.org/10.34068/joe.61.04.18