Each spring, Wisconsin Pork Association offers youth pig project scholarships to assist youth with their 4-H or FFA pig projects. The program encourages youth to become involved in the Wisconsin pork industry, provides opportunities to develop life skills, and exposes youth to the many career paths available within the industry.
4-H and FFA youth are eligible to apply for a $50 scholarship used to offset costs associated with their 2020 pig project. Scholarships will be awarded in three age divisions, as follows: Ages 9-12, 13-15, and 16-19 (as of January 1, 2020). Thanks to support from pig breeders throughout the state, a minimum of thirty $50 scholarships will be awarded this spring.
Become a Youth Pig Project Sponsor !
Each year Wisconsin Pork Association seeks producers and businesses to help sponsor the Youth Pig Project Scholarships. Simply contribute $100, $75, or $50 to become a blue, white or red ribbon sponsor. Your contribution will help more deserving youth receive scholarships.
If you have questions or would like to become a sponsor, please contact the WPA office at 608-723-7551 or email aboschert@wppa.org.
Thank You 2020 Youth Pig Project Sponsors!
Several Wisconsin show pig producers have generously helped sponsor the 2020 Youth Pig Project Scholarships. If you are looking for a producers to purchase your show animals from, please consider reaching out to the sponsors listed below. WPA extends a sincere THANK YOU to all of our sponsors!
Blue Ribbon Sponsors
| Goplin Show Pigs, Whitehall
Sale Date- March 28th! Berk, Duroc, Hamp, York, Crossbreds Jamie (715) 530-0875 hvdairy@triwest.net |
Havin’ Fun Genetics, Lodi
Hamp, York, Duroc & Crossbred Tim (608) 692-0996 |
| Jake’s Pig Palace, Eland
Duroc, Landrace, Poland, Spot, and Cross Jake (715) 881-0301 jakespigpals@yahoo.com |
Krebs Farms, Rio
Barns Open March 14th! Chester, Duroc, Hamp, and Crossbred Dave (608)576-6593 krebs.dave@yahoo.com |
| Magolski Farms, New London
Crossbreds Jim (920) 851-4724 magolski727@gmail.com |
Nuttleman Show Pigs, Bangor
Duroc, York, Poland, & Crossbred Steve (608) 386-8803 nuttlemanshowpigs@gmail.com |
Walsh Family Farm, Beloit
Sale dates: March 17th (On-Line) andMarch 28th (1 PM, Farm Auction)Hampshire and Yorkshire Tom (608) 295-1894 walshfamilyfarm@gmail.com |
Yelinek Showpigs, Livingston
Crossbred Jake (608)732-8316 jyelinek54@gmail.com |
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Wisconsin Boar Store/ Rake Genetics Tom (608) 219-7467 www.rakegenetics.com |
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| Morgan Pittz, Dodgeville |
White Ribbon Sponsors
| Giese Show Pigs, Alma Center
Yorkshire & Crossbred Grant (715) 896-3730 ggiese5@gmail.com
Watson Family Farm, Edgerton Poland, Spot, Chester, York & Cross Curt (608) 201-1859 watsonfamilyfarms@yahoo.com |
Graff Show Pigs, Juneau
Hamp & Crossbred Dave (920) 210-4782 |
If you would like to become a sponsor of this program, contact the WPA office at 608-723-7551 or aboschert@wppa.org.